Enrollment
359
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cliffside Park, NJ
School #3
Federal NCES profile for School #3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340327000306
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #3 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Cliffside Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
School #3 has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #3 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ.
School address
District: Cliffside Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340327000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School #3 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at School #3
School #3 is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #104.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Cliffside Park School District also operates Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students) and School #6/Middle School (679 students) alongside School #3.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How School #3 compares
School #3 on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 16.2%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, School #3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cliffside Park School District, which includes School #3.
$21,116
Per student
-15%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 26.7%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How School #3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #6/Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #4 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School #5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about School #3
How many students attend School #3?
School #3 has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #3?
The student-teacher ratio at School #3 is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School #3?
52.7% of students at School #3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #3?
The largest demographic group at School #3 is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #3?
School #3 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does School #3 rank among public schools in Cliffside Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #3 ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, 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 Cliffside Park on the city page.
Is School #3 a good school?
School #3 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cliffside Park School District?
Besides School #3, Cliffside Park School District also operates Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students), School #6/Middle School (679 students), and School #4 (478 students). See the Cliffside Park School District district page for the complete list.
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