- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phillipsburg, NJ
Lopatcong Township Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lopatcong Township Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340900000731
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lopatcong Township Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Phillipsburg · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lopatcong Township Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Phillipsburg, NJ.
School address
District: Lopatcong Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340900000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lopatcong Township Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 340900000731 · Phillipsburg, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 10.5:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lopatcong Elementary School (389 students)
Lopatcong Township Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Lopatcong Township Middle School compares
Lopatcong Township 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Lopatcong Township Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lopatcong Township School District reports $19,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lopatcong Township Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lopatcong Township Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lopatcong Township Middle School
How many students attend Lopatcong Township Middle School?
Lopatcong Township Middle School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phillipsburg, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopatcong Township Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopatcong Township Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Lopatcong Township Middle School?
8.5% of students at Lopatcong Township Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lopatcong Township Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lopatcong Township Middle School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Phillipsburg, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lopatcong Township Middle School?
Lopatcong Township Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lopatcong Township Middle School rank among elementary schools in Phillipsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lopatcong Township Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Phillipsburg, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phillipsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lopatcong Township School District?
Besides Lopatcong Township Middle School, Lopatcong Township School District also operates Lopatcong Elementary School (389 students). See the Lopatcong Township School District district page for the complete list.