- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ramsey, NJ
Ramsey High School
Federal NCES profile for Ramsey High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341359000730
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramsey High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramsey High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, NJ.
School address
District: Ramsey School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341359000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Ramsey High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341359000730 · Ramsey, NJ High · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 9.2:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eric S. Smith Middle School (613 students)
Ramsey High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.0 → 77.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ramsey High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ramsey High School
739 students
- Eric S. Smith
Eric S. Smith Middle School
613 students
- Mary a. Hubbar
Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School
331 students
- John Y Dater E
John Y Dater Elementary School
325 students
- Wesley D Tisda
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Ramsey High School reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramsey High School compares
Ramsey High School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$31,877
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 123 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Ramsey High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Ramsey School District reports $31,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramsey High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric S. Smith Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Y Dater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramsey High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramsey High School
How many students attend Ramsey High School?
Ramsey High School has 739 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ramsey, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsey High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramsey High School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Ramsey High School?
4.2% of students at Ramsey High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramsey High School?
The largest demographic group at Ramsey High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Ramsey, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramsey High School?
Ramsey High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Ramsey High School rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramsey High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, 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 Ramsey on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramsey School District?
Besides Ramsey High School, Ramsey School District also operates Eric S. Smith Middle School (613 students), Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School (331 students), and John Y Dater Elementary School (325 students). See the Ramsey School District district page for the complete list.