- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, NJ
Shaler Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shaler Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341377000078
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaler Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaler Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341377000078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Shaler Academy grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 341377000078 · Ridgefield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 8.5:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Slocum Skewes School (654 students)
Shaler Academy grew from 165 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Shaler Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Slocum Skewes
Slocum Skewes School
654 students
- Ridgefield Mem
Ridgefield Memorial High School
512 students
- Bergen Bouleva 187
Bergen Boulevard School
187 students
- This school 179
Shaler Academy
179 students
What this shows Shaler Academy reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaler Academy compares
Shaler Academy is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,020
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
White 26.8%
Asian 12.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Shaler Academy is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $34,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaler Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocum Skewes School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgefield Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bergen Boulevard School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaler Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaler Academy
How many students attend Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaler Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaler Academy is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Shaler Academy?
23.6% of students at Shaler Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaler Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shaler Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Shaler Academy rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaler Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ridgefield School District?
Besides Shaler Academy, Ridgefield School District also operates Slocum Skewes School (654 students), Ridgefield Memorial High School (512 students), and Bergen Boulevard School (187 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.