- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, NJ
Kawameeh Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kawameeh Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341650005746
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kawameeh Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Union · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kawameeh Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kawameeh Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Kawameeh Middle School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341650005746 · Union, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 12.4:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Kawameeh Middle School held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.4 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Kawameeh Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- This school 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- Washington Ele 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- Jefferson Elem 564
Jefferson Elementary
564 students
What this shows Kawameeh Middle School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kawameeh Middle School compares
Kawameeh 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 26% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$21,333
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
African American 34.4%
White 18.9%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Kawameeh Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kawameeh Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kawameeh Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kawameeh Middle School
How many students attend Kawameeh Middle School?
Kawameeh Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kawameeh Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kawameeh Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kawameeh Middle School?
21.8% of students at Kawameeh Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kawameeh Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kawameeh Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.3% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kawameeh Middle School?
Kawameeh Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Kawameeh Middle School rank among elementary schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Kawameeh Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Kawameeh Middle School, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.