- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skillman, NJ
Montgomery Lower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Lower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341059006130
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Lower Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Skillman · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Lower Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Skillman, NJ.
School address
District: Montgomery Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341059006130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Montgomery Lower Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 341059006130 · Skillman, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 9.3:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery High School (1,611 students)
Montgomery Lower Middle School shrank from 738 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Lower Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Hig
Montgomery High School
1,611 students
- Montgomery Upp
Montgomery Upper Middle School
760 students
- Orchard Hill E
Orchard Hill Elementary School
755 students
- This school
Montgomery Lower Middle School
680 students
- Village Elemen 591
Village Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Montgomery Lower Middle School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Lower Middle School compares
Montgomery Lower Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$25,018
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 56.8%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Montgomery Lower Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery Township School District reports $25,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Lower Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Upper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Lower Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Skillman
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Lower Middle School
How many students attend Montgomery Lower Middle School?
Montgomery Lower Middle School has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skillman, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Lower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Lower Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Montgomery Lower Middle School?
3.1% of students at Montgomery Lower Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Lower Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Lower Middle School is Asian at 56.8% of enrollment, in Skillman, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Lower Middle School?
Montgomery Lower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Montgomery Lower Middle School rank among public schools in Skillman?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Lower Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Skillman, 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 Skillman on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Township School District?
Besides Montgomery Lower Middle School, Montgomery Township School District also operates Montgomery High School (1,611 students), Montgomery Upper Middle School (760 students), and Orchard Hill Elementary School (755 students). See the Montgomery Township School District district page for the complete list.