- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lakewood, NJ
Lakewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340822004642
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lakewood, NJ.
School address
District: Lakewood Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340822004642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-413 students YoY
Lakewood Middle School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-41.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-413 students YoY 340822004642 · Lakewood, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 6.2:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,295 students)
Lakewood Middle School shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (-41.5%). Teacher FTE lost 92.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,295 students
- This school
Lakewood Middle School
574 students
- Spruce Street
Spruce Street Elementary School
554 students
- Oak Street Ele 513
Oak Street Elem School
513 students
- Piner Elementa 364
Piner Elementary School
364 students
- Clifton Ave Gr 331
Clifton Ave Grade School
331 students
What this shows Lakewood Middle School reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Middle School compares
Lakewood Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 6.2:1 | ▼ 47% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 198% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 198% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.2:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 3% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$48,105
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
African American 5.9%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Lakewood Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood Township School District reports $48,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Ave Grade School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 6.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Middle School
How many students attend Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has 574 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lakewood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), down 413.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Middle School is 6.2:1, which is 47% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 61% 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 Lakewood Middle School?
88.1% of students at Lakewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Middle School?
Lakewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Lakewood Middle School rank among public schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood Township School District?
Besides Lakewood Middle School, Lakewood Township School District also operates Lakewood High School (1,295 students), Spruce Street Elementary School (554 students), and Oak Street Elem School (513 students). See the Lakewood Township School District district page for the complete list.