Enrollment
438
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hackensack, NJ
Jackson Avenue
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Avenue, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340627000504
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Avenue earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hackensack · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Avenue has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Avenue ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ.
School address
District: Hackensack School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340627000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Avenue compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Avenue
Jackson Avenue is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hackensack, New Jersey, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students) and Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students) alongside Jackson Avenue.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson Avenue compares
Jackson Avenue on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▲ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$25,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
African American 5.9%
White 5.0%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Jackson Avenue is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hackensack School District, which includes Jackson Avenue.
$25,032
Per student
+0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 37.8%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson Avenue Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackensack Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nellie K. Parker | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fanny Meyer Hillers | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Avenue's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Avenue
How many students attend Jackson Avenue?
Jackson Avenue has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hackensack, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Avenue?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Avenue is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Avenue?
55.2% of students at Jackson Avenue are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Avenue?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Avenue is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Hackensack, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Avenue?
Jackson Avenue has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Avenue rank among schools in Hackensack?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Avenue ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hackensack, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hackensack on the city page.
Is Jackson Avenue a good school?
Jackson Avenue earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hackensack School District?
Besides Jackson Avenue, Hackensack School District also operates Hackensack High School (1,813 students), Hackensack Middle School (1,399 students), and Fairmount (621 students). See the Hackensack School District district page for the complete list.
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