- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, NJ
Halsted Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Halsted Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341140005386
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halsted Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Halsted Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halsted Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newton, NJ.
School address
District: Newton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341140005386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Halsted Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 341140005386 · Newton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 7.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (680 students)
Halsted Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Halsted Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
680 students
- Merriam Avenue
Merriam Avenue School
483 students
- This school
Halsted Middle School
280 students
What this shows Halsted Middle School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halsted Middle School compares
Halsted Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▲ 11% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 94% 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
$24,261
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 42.9%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Halsted Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Public School District reports $24,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halsted Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Merriam Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halsted Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halsted Middle School
How many students attend Halsted Middle School?
Halsted Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halsted Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Halsted Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 34% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Halsted Middle School?
33.0% of students at Halsted Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halsted Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Halsted Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Newton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halsted Middle School?
Halsted Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Halsted Middle School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Halsted Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Public School District?
Besides Halsted Middle School, Newton Public School District also operates Newton High School (680 students) and Merriam Avenue School (483 students). See the Newton Public School District district page for the complete list.