Enrollment
474
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, NJ
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341563005700
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ.
School address
District: Springfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341563005700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, New Jersey, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 728 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Springfield Public School District also operates Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students) and Edward V. Walton Primary School (511 students) alongside Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School compares
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 15.0%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Public School District, which includes Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School.
$22,129
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 20.2%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dayton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward V. Walton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Caldwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
How many students attend Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School has 474 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
10.6% of students at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Springfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School a good school?
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Springfield Public School District?
Besides Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School, Springfield Public School District also operates Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students), Edward V. Walton Primary School (511 students), and James Caldwell Elementary School (276 students). See the Springfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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