- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
School #3 shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 340327000306 · Cliffside Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 14.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students)
School #3 shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cliffside Park
Cliffside Park High School
1,314 students
- School #6/Midd
School #6/Middle School
679 students
- School #4 478
School #4
478 students
- This school 359
School #3
359 students
- School #5 305
School #5
305 students
What this shows School #3 reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #3 compares
School #3 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,299
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
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.
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
District finance for Cliffside Park School District reports $22,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~359 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.