- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, NJ
Patrick Mcgaheran
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Mcgaheran, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340336006027
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Mcgaheran earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Mcgaheran has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Mcgaheran ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lebanon, NJ.
School address
District: Clinton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340336006027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Patrick Mcgaheran grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 340336006027 · Lebanon, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 10.2:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton Township Middle School (405 students)
Patrick Mcgaheran grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 399 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Patrick Mcgaheran in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton Townsh
Clinton Township Middle School
405 students
- Round Valley
Round Valley
384 students
- This school
Patrick Mcgaheran
368 students
What this shows Patrick Mcgaheran reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patrick Mcgaheran compares
Patrick Mcgaheran is a growing 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$29,397
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Patrick Mcgaheran is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Clinton Township School District reports $29,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patrick Mcgaheran Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Round Valley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Mcgaheran's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Patrick Mcgaheran
How many students attend Patrick Mcgaheran?
Patrick Mcgaheran has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Mcgaheran?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Mcgaheran is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Patrick Mcgaheran?
6.4% of students at Patrick Mcgaheran are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Mcgaheran?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Mcgaheran is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Lebanon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Mcgaheran?
Patrick Mcgaheran has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Patrick Mcgaheran rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Mcgaheran ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Clinton Township School District?
Besides Patrick Mcgaheran, Clinton Township School District also operates Clinton Township Middle School (405 students) and Round Valley (384 students). See the Clinton Township School District district page for the complete list.