- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairview, NJ
Number Three School
Federal NCES profile for Number Three School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340507000438
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Number Three School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fairview · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Number Three 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, Number Three School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairview, NJ.
School address
District: Fairview Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340507000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Number Three School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 340507000438 · Fairview, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 20.2:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln School (635 students)
Number Three School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 663 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Number Three School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Number Three School
668 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
635 students
- Lincoln School 232
Lincoln School Annex
232 students
What this shows Number Three School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Number Three School compares
Number Three 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 71% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 133% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 133% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,217
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 7.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Number Three School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fairview Public School District reports $21,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Number Three School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School Annex | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Number Three School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Number Three School
How many students attend Number Three School?
Number Three School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairview, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Number Three School?
The student-teacher ratio at Number Three School is 20.2:1, which is 71% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Number Three School?
68.9% of students at Number Three School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Number Three School?
The largest demographic group at Number Three School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Fairview, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Number Three School?
Number Three School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Number Three School rank among public schools in Fairview?
By Resource Investment Index, Number Three School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fairview, 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 Fairview Public School District?
Besides Number Three School, Fairview Public School District also operates Lincoln School (635 students) and Lincoln School Annex (232 students). See the Fairview Public School District district page for the complete list.