- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 341563005700 · Springfield, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.2:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students)
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Dayto
Jonathan Dayton High School
654 students
- Edward V. Walt
Edward V. Walton Primary School
511 students
- This school
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
474 students
- James Caldwell
James Caldwell Elementary School
276 students
- Thelma L. Sand
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School compares
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Springfield Public School District reports $21,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.