- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pemberton, NJ
Newcomb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newcomb Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341281003398
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcomb Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 309
- students enrolled
Newcomb Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pemberton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341281003398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Newcomb Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 341281003398 · Pemberton, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pemberton Township High School (972 students)
Newcomb Middle School shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Newcomb Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pemberton Town
Pemberton Township High School
972 students
- Denbo Crichton
Denbo Crichton School
855 students
- Helen a. Fort
Helen a. Fort Middle School
584 students
- Pemberton Earl
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center
447 students
- This school 309
Newcomb Middle School
309 students
- Fort Dix Eleme 296
Fort Dix Elementary School
296 students
What this shows Newcomb Middle School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcomb Middle School compares
Newcomb 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,691
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Newcomb Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pemberton Township School District reports $27,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcomb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denbo Crichton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen a. Fort Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Dix Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcomb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcomb Middle School
How many students attend Newcomb Middle School?
Newcomb Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pemberton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcomb Middle School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Newcomb Middle School?
42.8% of students at Newcomb Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcomb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newcomb Middle School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Pemberton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcomb Middle School?
Newcomb 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).
What other schools are in Pemberton Township School District?
Besides Newcomb Middle School, Pemberton Township School District also operates Pemberton Township High School (972 students), Denbo Crichton School (855 students), and Helen a. Fort Middle School (584 students). See the Pemberton Township School District district page for the complete list.