- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Rutherford, NJ
Mckenzie School
Federal NCES profile for Mckenzie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340429000474
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenzie School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 369
- students enrolled
Mckenzie School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340429000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mckenzie School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340429000474 · East Rutherford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 9.5:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Alfred S. Faust Middle School (240 students)
Mckenzie School held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mckenzie School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mckenzie School
369 students
- Alfred S. Faus
Alfred S. Faust Middle School
240 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
178 students
What this shows Mckenzie School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenzie School compares
Mckenzie 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,240
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 35.8%
Asian 13.3%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Mckenzie School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Rutherford School District reports $30,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenzie School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred S. Faust Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenzie School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenzie School
How many students attend Mckenzie School?
Mckenzie School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Rutherford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenzie School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Mckenzie School?
24.4% of students at Mckenzie School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenzie School?
The largest demographic group at Mckenzie School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in East Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenzie School?
Mckenzie School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in East Rutherford School District?
Besides Mckenzie School, East Rutherford School District also operates Alfred S. Faust Middle School (240 students) and Lincoln School (178 students). See the East Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.