- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hopatcong, NJ
Hopatcong Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hopatcong Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340744005905
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hopatcong Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hopatcong · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hopatcong Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hopatcong Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hopatcong, NJ.
School address
District: Hopatcong Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340744005905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hopatcong Middle School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 340744005905 · Hopatcong, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 12.8:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hopatcong High School (506 students)
Hopatcong Middle School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hopatcong Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hopatcong High
Hopatcong High School
506 students
- This school
Hopatcong Middle School
435 students
- Durban Avenue
Durban Avenue Elementary School
286 students
- Tulsa Trail El
Tulsa Trail Elementary School
215 students
What this shows Hopatcong Middle School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hopatcong Middle School compares
Hopatcong 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,422
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 6.4%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Hopatcong Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Hopatcong Borough School District reports $27,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hopatcong Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopatcong High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durban Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tulsa Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hopatcong Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Hopatcong
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hopatcong Middle School
How many students attend Hopatcong Middle School?
Hopatcong Middle School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hopatcong, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopatcong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hopatcong Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hopatcong Middle School?
18.5% of students at Hopatcong Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hopatcong Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hopatcong Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Hopatcong, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hopatcong Middle School?
Hopatcong Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Hopatcong Middle School rank among public schools in Hopatcong?
By Resource Investment Index, Hopatcong Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hopatcong, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hopatcong Borough School District?
Besides Hopatcong Middle School, Hopatcong Borough School District also operates Hopatcong High School (506 students), Durban Avenue Elementary School (286 students), and Tulsa Trail Elementary School (215 students). See the Hopatcong Borough School District district page for the complete list.