Enrollment
94
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial School
Memorial School is a small combined-grade school in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, enrolling 94 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 98% of New Jersey schools and 59% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.2% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New Jersey schools, with 94 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (44%) (diversity index 61/100).
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lyndhurst's public schools, it stands alongside Community (50 students): Memorial School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 16.7:1).
Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students) and Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial School compares
Memorial 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,157
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyndhurst Public School District, which includes Memorial School.
$22,157
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 24.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~94 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Memorial School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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