- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyndhurst, NJ
Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340921003279
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921003279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Memorial School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340921003279 · Lyndhurst, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
94 enr · 18.8:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Memorial School grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 5.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- This school 94
Memorial School
94 students
What this shows Memorial School reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial School compares
Memorial School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,954
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
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 44.7%
White 43.6%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Memorial School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lyndhurst
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial School
How many students attend Memorial School?
Memorial School has 94 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial School is 18.8:1, which is 59% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial School?
24.2% of students at Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial School?
Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
How does Memorial School rank among public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, 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 Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Memorial School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Roosevelt School (295 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.