- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield Park, NJ
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341380000754
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ridgefield Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield Park Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341380000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 89.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 341380000754 · Ridgefield Park, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
1,159 enr · 13.3:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (346 students)
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School held near 1,157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 89.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
1,159 students
- Lincoln Elemen 346
Lincoln Elementary School
346 students
- Roosevelt Ele 334
Roosevelt Elementary School
334 students
- Grant Elementa 228
Grant Elementary School
228 students
What this shows Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School compares
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$25,838
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 18.0%
Asian 8.7%
African American 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield Park Public School District reports $25,838 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- 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 (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School
How many students attend Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,174 (2022-23) → 1,157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
29.1% of students at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Ridgefield Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School?
Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School rank among schools in Ridgefield Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Park Public School District?
Besides Ridgefield Park Jr Sr High School, Ridgefield Park Public School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (346 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (334 students), and Grant Elementary School (228 students). See the Ridgefield Park Public School District district page for the complete list.