Enrollment
535
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dumont, NJ
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Selzer Elementary\Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340399000348
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selzer Elementary\Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dumont · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Selzer Elementary\Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selzer Elementary\Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dumont, NJ.
School address
District: Dumont Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340399000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selzer Elementary\Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selzer Elementary\Middle School
Selzer Elementary\Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Dumont, New Jersey, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 535 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 555 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (38%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Dumont Public School District also operates Dumont High School (704 students) and Honiss Elementary\Middle School (624 students) alongside Selzer Elementary\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 Selzer Elementary\Middle School compares
Selzer Elementary\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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 37.6%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Selzer Elementary\Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dumont Public School District, which includes Selzer Elementary\Middle School.
$20,385
Per student
-18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 34.7%
Federal 3.5%
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 Selzer Elementary\Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Honiss Elementary\Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selzer Elementary\Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar other 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 (~535 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Selzer Elementary\Middle School
How many students attend Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
Selzer Elementary\Middle School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dumont, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selzer Elementary\Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
3.2% of students at Selzer Elementary\Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Selzer Elementary\Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Dumont, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selzer Elementary\Middle School?
Selzer Elementary\Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Selzer Elementary\Middle School rank among public schools in Dumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Selzer Elementary\Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dumont, 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 Dumont on the city page.
Is Selzer Elementary\Middle School a good school?
Selzer Elementary\Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Dumont Public School District?
Besides Selzer Elementary\Middle School, Dumont Public School District also operates Dumont High School (704 students), Honiss Elementary\Middle School (624 students), and Grant Elementary School (432 students). See the Dumont Public School District district page for the complete list.
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