- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florham Park, NJ
Ridgedale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgedale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340525004238
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgedale Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Florham Park · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgedale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgedale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, NJ.
School address
District: Florham Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340525004238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Ridgedale Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340525004238 · Florham Park, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 9.7:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Briarwood School (311 students)
Ridgedale Middle School held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ridgedale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgedale Middle School
321 students
- Briarwood Scho
Briarwood School
311 students
- Brooklake Scho
Brooklake School
306 students
What this shows Ridgedale Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgedale Middle School compares
Ridgedale Middle 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,939
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.1%
Asian 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ridgedale Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florham Park School District reports $26,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgedale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklake School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgedale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgedale Middle School
How many students attend Ridgedale Middle School?
Ridgedale Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florham Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgedale Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Ridgedale Middle School?
1.0% of students at Ridgedale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgedale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgedale Middle School is White at 65.1% of enrollment, in Florham Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgedale Middle School?
Ridgedale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Ridgedale Middle School rank among public schools in Florham Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgedale Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, 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 Florham Park School District?
Besides Ridgedale Middle School, Florham Park School District also operates Briarwood School (311 students) and Brooklake School (306 students). See the Florham Park School District district page for the complete list.