Enrollment
668
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+71% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+133% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Number Three School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Number Three School
Number Three School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairview, New Jersey, enrolling 668 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 98% of New Jersey schools and 71% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 68.9% of students qualify for free meals, 133% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 668 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 234 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1336 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fairview Public School District spends $15,728 per pupil, 37% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fairview Public School District also operates Lincoln School (635 students) and Lincoln School Annex (232 students) alongside Number Three School.
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 Number Three School compares
Number Three 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairview Public School District, which includes Number Three School.
$15,728
Per student
-37%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 58.1%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other 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 (~668 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fairview on the city page.
Is Number Three School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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