- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barnegat, NJ
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell O. Brackman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341647006074
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell O. Brackman Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Barnegat · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell O. Brackman Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell O. Brackman Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, NJ.
School address
District: Barnegat Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341647006074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Russell O. Brackman Middle School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 341647006074 · Barnegat, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 8.3:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnegat High School (1,003 students)
Russell O. Brackman Middle School shrank from 579 students in 2022-23 to 509 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Russell O. Brackman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnegat High
Barnegat High School
1,003 students
- Cecil S. Colli
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
744 students
- Joseph T. Dona
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
524 students
- This school
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
509 students
- Robert L. Horb
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
499 students
- Lillian M. Dun 325
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
325 students
What this shows Russell O. Brackman Middle School reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell O. Brackman Middle School compares
Russell O. Brackman 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Russell O. Brackman Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnegat Township School District reports $21,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell O. Brackman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil S. Collins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell O. Brackman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell O. Brackman Middle School
How many students attend Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
Russell O. Brackman Middle School has 509 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barnegat, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell O. Brackman Middle School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
26.9% of students at Russell O. Brackman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell O. Brackman Middle School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Barnegat, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell O. Brackman Middle School?
Russell O. Brackman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Russell O. Brackman Middle School rank among public schools in Barnegat?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell O. Brackman Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Barnegat, 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 Barnegat on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnegat Township School District?
Besides Russell O. Brackman Middle School, Barnegat Township School District also operates Barnegat High School (1,003 students), Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students), and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (524 students). See the Barnegat Township School District district page for the complete list.