- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Caldwell, NJ
James Caldwell High School
Federal NCES profile for James Caldwell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340258002008
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Caldwell High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in West Caldwell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James Caldwell High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Caldwell High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Caldwell, NJ.
School address
District: Caldwell-West School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340258002008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James Caldwell High School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340258002008 · West Caldwell, NJ High · MID · TRAD
749 enr · 9.9:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Middle School (610 students)
James Caldwell High School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James Caldwell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Caldwell High School
749 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Middle School
610 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
409 students
- Lincoln Elemen 253
Lincoln Elementary School
253 students
- Jefferson Elem 246
Jefferson Elementary School
246 students
- Wilson Element 214
Wilson Elementary School
214 students
What this shows James Caldwell High School reports 749 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Caldwell High School compares
James Caldwell High 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$24,093
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, James Caldwell High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Caldwell-West School District reports $24,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Caldwell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Caldwell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in West Caldwell
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~749 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Caldwell High School
How many students attend James Caldwell High School?
James Caldwell High School has 749 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Caldwell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Caldwell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Caldwell High School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 James Caldwell High School?
6.8% of students at James Caldwell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Caldwell High School?
The largest demographic group at James Caldwell High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in West Caldwell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Caldwell High School?
James Caldwell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 James Caldwell High School rank among public schools in West Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, James Caldwell High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell-West School District?
Besides James Caldwell High School, Caldwell-West School District also operates Grover Cleveland Middle School (610 students), Washington Elementary School (409 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (253 students). See the Caldwell-West School District district page for the complete list.