- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leonia, NJ
Leonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340852000536
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonia Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Leonia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonia Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonia Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Leonia, NJ.
School address
District: Leonia Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340852000536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Leonia Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 340852000536 · Leonia, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 15:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Leonia High School (802 students)
Leonia Middle School held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Leonia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leonia High Sc
Leonia High School
802 students
- This school
Leonia Middle School
661 students
- Anna C. Scott
Anna C. Scott Elementary School
517 students
What this shows Leonia Middle School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonia Middle School compares
Leonia 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 43.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
White 21.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Leonia Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna C. Scott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonia Middle 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 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonia Middle School
How many students attend Leonia Middle School?
Leonia Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leonia, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonia Middle School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leonia Middle School?
10.1% of students at Leonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leonia Middle School is Asian at 43.9% of enrollment, in Leonia, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonia Middle School?
Leonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Leonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonia Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Leonia Public School District also operates Leonia High School (802 students) and Anna C. Scott Elementary School (517 students). See the Leonia Public School District district page for the complete list.