- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 61.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341170001184 · Columbus, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 11.9:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Burlington County Regional High School (1,324 students)
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 61.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School compares
Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$23,914
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 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.
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
District finance for Northern Burlington County Regional School District reports $23,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~735 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 703 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.