Enrollment
661
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leonia Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leonia Middle School
Leonia Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Leonia, New Jersey, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 539 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #270.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Leonia Public School District also operates Leonia High School (802 students) and Anna C. Scott Elementary School (517 students) alongside Leonia Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leonia Middle School compares
Leonia Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,076
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leonia Public School District, which includes Leonia Middle School.
$21,076
Per student
-16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.4%
State 27.2%
Federal 4.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Leonia on the city page.
Is Leonia Middle School a good school?
Leonia Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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