Enrollment
650
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schuyler Colfax Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schuyler Colfax Middle School
Schuyler Colfax Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Wayne, New Jersey, enrolling 650 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students) and Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students) alongside Schuyler Colfax Middle School.
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 Schuyler Colfax Middle School compares
Schuyler Colfax Middle School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,668
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne Township Public School District, which includes Schuyler Colfax Middle School.
$27,668
Per student
+11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~650 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Schuyler Colfax Middle School a good school?
Schuyler Colfax Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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