- Enrollment
- 1,813
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jackson Avenue held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340627000504 · Hackensack, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.5:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackensack High School (1,813 students)
Jackson Avenue held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jackson Avenue in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackensack Hig
Hackensack High School
1,813 students
- Hackensack Mid
Hackensack Middle School
1,399 students
- Fairmount 621
Fairmount
621 students
- Nellie K. Park 589
Nellie K. Parker
589 students
- Fanny Meyer Hi 516
Fanny Meyer Hillers
516 students
- This school 438
Jackson Avenue
438 students
What this shows Jackson Avenue reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Avenue compares
Jackson Avenue 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$29,108
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
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.
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
District finance for Hackensack School District reports $29,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,399
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.