- Enrollment
- 1,925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montclair, NJ
Glenfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glenfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341056002172
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Montclair · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenfield Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Montclair, NJ.
School address
District: Montclair Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341056002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Glenfield Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 341056002172 · Montclair, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 8:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Montclair High School (1,925 students)
Glenfield Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Glenfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montclair High
Montclair High School
1,925 students
- Hillside Eleme 684
Hillside Elementary School
684 students
- Buzz Aldrin Mi 618
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
618 students
- This school 512
Glenfield Middle School
512 students
- Charles H. Bul 438
Charles H. Bullock School
438 students
- Watchung Eleme 406
Watchung Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Glenfield Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenfield Middle School compares
Glenfield 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 52% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
African American 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Glenfield Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montclair Public School District reports $26,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles H. Bullock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watchung Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenfield Middle School
How many students attend Glenfield Middle School?
Glenfield Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montclair, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenfield Middle School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Glenfield Middle School?
14.1% of students at Glenfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glenfield Middle School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Montclair, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenfield Middle School?
Glenfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Glenfield Middle School rank among public schools in Montclair?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenfield Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Montclair, 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 Montclair on the city page.
What other schools are in Montclair Public School District?
Besides Glenfield Middle School, Montclair Public School District also operates Montclair High School (1,925 students), Hillside Elementary School (684 students), and Buzz Aldrin Middle School (618 students). See the Montclair Public School District district page for the complete list.