- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Lakeside School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341335004932
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeside School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Lakes · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeside School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Pompton Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341335004932 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lakeside School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341335004932 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 11.9:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Pompton Lakes High School (610 students)
Lakeside School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lakeside School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes High School
610 students
- This school
Lakeside School
370 students
- Lenox School
Lenox School
355 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
344 students
What this shows Lakeside School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeside School compares
Lakeside 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,545
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Asian 5.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lakeside School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pompton Lakes School District reports $24,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lenox School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeside School
How many students attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pompton Lakes, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeside School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeside School?
16.5% of students at Lakeside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeside School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeside School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeside School?
Lakeside School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Lakeside School rank among public schools in Pompton Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeside School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, 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 Pompton Lakes School District?
Besides Lakeside School, Pompton Lakes School District also operates Pompton Lakes High School (610 students), Lenox School (355 students), and Lincoln School (344 students). See the Pompton Lakes School District district page for the complete list.