- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasantville, NJ
Pleasantville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341320000219
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantville Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Pleasantville Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 341320000219 · Pleasantville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 12.8:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville High School (997 students)
Pleasantville Middle School shrank from 883 students in 2022-23 to 803 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Pleasantville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
997 students
- This school
Pleasantville Middle School
847 students
- Leeds Avenue E
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
570 students
- South Main Str
South Main Street Elementary School
455 students
- Washington Ave
Washington Avenue Elementary School
432 students
- North Main Str 318
North Main Street Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Pleasantville Middle School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantville Middle School compares
Pleasantville Middle 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 167% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 167% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$26,148
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.8%
African American 26.7%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Pleasantville Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Pleasantville Public School District reports $26,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasantville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville Middle School
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasantville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantville Middle School?
78.9% of students at Pleasantville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.8% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Pleasantville Middle School rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides Pleasantville Middle School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students), Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students), and South Main Street Elementary School (455 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.