- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wayne, NJ
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Schuyler Colfax Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341728004990
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schuyler Colfax Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Schuyler Colfax Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Schuyler Colfax Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341728004990 · Wayne, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 10.2:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Schuyler Colfax Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.4 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Schuyler Colfax Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- This school
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- Theunis Dey El 459
Theunis Dey Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Schuyler Colfax Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schuyler Colfax Middle School compares
Schuyler Colfax 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$27,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Asian 11.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Schuyler Colfax Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schuyler Colfax Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theunis Dey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schuyler Colfax Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schuyler Colfax Middle School
How many students attend Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schuyler Colfax Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
4.0% of students at Schuyler Colfax Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Schuyler Colfax Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schuyler Colfax Middle School?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School rank among middle schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Schuyler Colfax Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Schuyler Colfax Middle School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Anthony Wayne Middle School (617 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.