Enrollment
735
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, NJ
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341170001184
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341170001184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Columbus, New Jersey, enrolling 735 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #312.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Northern Burlington County Regional School District, also runs Northern Burlington County Regional High School (1,324 students).
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 Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School compares
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 71% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$22,296
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 13.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northern Burlington County Regional School District, which includes Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School.
$22,296
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 8.2%
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 Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Burlington County Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~735 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
How many students attend Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?
8.5% of students at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Columbus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School?
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School a good school?
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Northern Burlington County Regional School District?
Besides Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School, Northern Burlington County Regional School District also operates Northern Burlington County Regional High School (1,324 students). See the Northern Burlington County Regional School District district page for the complete list.
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