- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cliffside Park, NJ
School #6/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for School #6/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340327000312
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School #6/Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cliffside Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School #6/Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School #6/Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cliffside Park, NJ.
School address
District: Cliffside Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340327000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
School #6/Middle School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 340327000312 · Cliffside Park, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 11.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students)
School #6/Middle School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
School #6/Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cliffside Park
Cliffside Park High School
1,314 students
- This school
School #6/Middle School
679 students
- School #4 478
School #4
478 students
- School #3 359
School #3
359 students
- School #5 305
School #5
305 students
What this shows School #6/Middle School reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How School #6/Middle School compares
School #6/Middle 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 62% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
White 24.9%
Asian 4.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, School #6/Middle School 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 #6/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffside Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #4 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School #3 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School #5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School #6/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about School #6/Middle School
How many students attend School #6/Middle School?
School #6/Middle School has 679 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cliffside Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School #6/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at School #6/Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 #6/Middle School?
48.0% of students at School #6/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School #6/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at School #6/Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Cliffside Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School #6/Middle School?
School #6/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 #6/Middle School rank among public schools in Cliffside Park?
By Resource Investment Index, School #6/Middle School ranks #2 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 #6/Middle School, Cliffside Park School District also operates Cliffside Park High School (1,314 students), School #4 (478 students), and School #3 (359 students). See the Cliffside Park School District district page for the complete list.