- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Selzer Elementary\Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340399000348 · Dumont, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 12.7:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumont High School (704 students)
Selzer Elementary\Middle School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Selzer Elementary\Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumont High Sc
Dumont High School
704 students
- Honiss Element
Honiss Elementary\Middle School
624 students
- This school
Selzer Elementary\Middle School
535 students
- Grant Elementa
Grant Elementary School
432 students
- Lincoln Elemen 172
Lincoln Elementary School
172 students
What this shows Selzer Elementary\Middle School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selzer Elementary\Middle School compares
Selzer Elementary\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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,389
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 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.
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
District finance for Dumont Public School District reports $21,389 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~535 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.