- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mahwah, NJ
Ramapo Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Ramapo Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340933000594
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramapo Ridge earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramapo Ridge has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramapo Ridge ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ramapo Ridge held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.2 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340933000594 · Mahwah, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 10.2:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahwah High School (829 students)
Ramapo Ridge held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.2 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ramapo Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahwah High Sc
Mahwah High School
829 students
- This school
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- Lenape Meadows
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- Joyce Kilmer S
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- Betsy Ross Ele 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- George Washing 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows Ramapo Ridge reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramapo Ridge compares
Ramapo Ridge 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,824
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Ramapo Ridge is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramapo Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lenape Meadows | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramapo Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramapo Ridge
How many students attend Ramapo Ridge?
Ramapo Ridge has 642 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mahwah, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramapo Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramapo Ridge 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 Ramapo Ridge?
9.4% of students at Ramapo Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramapo Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Ramapo Ridge is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramapo Ridge?
Ramapo Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Ramapo Ridge rank among public schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramapo Ridge ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides Ramapo Ridge, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students), Lenape Meadows (418 students), and Joyce Kilmer School (394 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.