- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ridgefield, NJ
Slocum Skewes School
Federal NCES profile for Slocum Skewes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341377000750
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slocum Skewes School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ridgefield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Slocum Skewes School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slocum Skewes School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ridgefield, NJ.
School address
District: Ridgefield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341377000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Slocum Skewes School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 341377000750 · Ridgefield, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 10.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgefield Memorial High School (512 students)
Slocum Skewes School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Slocum Skewes School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Slocum Skewes School
654 students
- Ridgefield Mem
Ridgefield Memorial High School
512 students
- Bergen Bouleva 187
Bergen Boulevard School
187 students
- Shaler Academy 179
Shaler Academy
179 students
What this shows Slocum Skewes School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slocum Skewes School compares
Slocum Skewes 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 13% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 24.2%
Asian 20.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Slocum Skewes School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ridgefield School District reports $34,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slocum Skewes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Memorial High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bergen Boulevard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaler Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slocum Skewes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~654 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Slocum Skewes School
How many students attend Slocum Skewes School?
Slocum Skewes School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ridgefield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocum Skewes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slocum Skewes School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Slocum Skewes School?
25.8% of students at Slocum Skewes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slocum Skewes School?
The largest demographic group at Slocum Skewes School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Ridgefield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slocum Skewes School?
Slocum Skewes School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Slocum Skewes School rank among public schools in Ridgefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Slocum Skewes School ranks #2 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 Slocum Skewes School, Ridgefield School District also operates Ridgefield Memorial High School (512 students), Bergen Boulevard School (187 students), and Shaler Academy (179 students). See the Ridgefield School District district page for the complete list.