- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morristown, NJ
Frelinghuysen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frelinghuysen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341081004372
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frelinghuysen Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frelinghuysen Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Frelinghuysen Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 341081004372 · Morristown, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
1,078 enr · 10.8:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Frelinghuysen Middle School held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.5 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frelinghuysen Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- This school
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- Woodland Schoo 299
Woodland School
299 students
What this shows Frelinghuysen Middle School reports 1,078 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frelinghuysen Middle School compares
Frelinghuysen 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 3% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,078
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,771
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 40.7%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Frelinghuysen Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frelinghuysen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frelinghuysen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,078 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frelinghuysen Middle School
How many students attend Frelinghuysen Middle School?
Frelinghuysen Middle School has 1,078 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morristown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frelinghuysen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frelinghuysen Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frelinghuysen Middle School?
28.6% of students at Frelinghuysen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frelinghuysen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frelinghuysen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frelinghuysen Middle School?
Frelinghuysen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Frelinghuysen Middle School rank among public schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Frelinghuysen Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Frelinghuysen Middle School, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Normandy Park School (371 students), and Alfred Vail School (342 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.