- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cliffside Park, NJ
School #5
Federal NCES profile for School #5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340327000310
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #5 earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Cliffside Park · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
School #5 has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #5 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ.
School address
District: Cliffside Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340327000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
School #5 held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340327000310 · Cliffside Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 9.8:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students)
School #5 held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #5 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
- School #3 359
School #3
359 students
- This school 305
School #5
305 students
What this shows School #5 reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #5 compares
School #5 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 25.2%
Asian 3.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, School #5 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 #5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #6/Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #4 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #5'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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about School #5
How many students attend School #5?
School #5 has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cliffside Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #5?
The student-teacher ratio at School #5 is 9.8:1, which is 17% 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 School #5?
47.3% of students at School #5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #5?
The largest demographic group at School #5 is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #5?
School #5 has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 #5 rank among public schools in Cliffside Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #5 ranks #1 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 #5, 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.