- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leonia, NJ
Leonia High School
Federal NCES profile for Leonia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340852000534
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonia High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Leonia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonia High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonia High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leonia, NJ.
School address
District: Leonia Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340852000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Leonia High School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 70.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 340852000534 · Leonia, NJ High · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 13.4:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonia Middle School (661 students)
Leonia High School held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 70.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Leonia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Leonia High School
802 students
- Leonia Middle
Leonia Middle School
661 students
- Anna C. Scott
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Leonia High School reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonia High School compares
Leonia 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,992
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 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 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
Asian 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
White 23.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Leonia High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
District finance for Leonia Public School District reports $21,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonia High School
How many students attend Leonia High School?
Leonia High School has 802 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leonia, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonia High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonia High School?
13.9% of students at Leonia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonia High School?
The largest demographic group at Leonia High School is Asian at 36.3% of enrollment, in Leonia, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonia High School?
Leonia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Leonia High School rank among public schools in Leonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonia High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Leonia, 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 Leonia Public School District?
Besides Leonia High School, Leonia Public School District also operates Leonia Middle School (661 students) and Anna C. Scott Elementary School (517 students). See the Leonia Public School District district page for the complete list.