- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Southampton, NJ
Southampton Township School #3
Federal NCES profile for Southampton Township School #3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341542000127
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southampton Township School #3 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Southampton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southampton Township School #3 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Township School #3 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southampton, NJ.
School address
District: Southampton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341542000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Southampton Township School #3 held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341542000127 · Southampton, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 11.5:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Southampton Township School #2 (222 students)
Southampton Township School #3 held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Southampton Township School #3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southampton Township School #3
253 students
- Southampton To
Southampton Township School #2
222 students
- Southampton To
Southampton Township School #1
213 students
What this shows Southampton Township School #3 reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southampton Township School #3 compares
Southampton Township School #3 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,327
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Southampton Township School #3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Southampton Township School District reports $24,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southampton Township School #3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Township School #2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southampton Township School #1 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southampton Township School #3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southampton Township School #3
How many students attend Southampton Township School #3?
Southampton Township School #3 has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Southampton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southampton Township School #3?
The student-teacher ratio at Southampton Township School #3 is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Southampton Township School #3?
11.4% of students at Southampton Township School #3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southampton Township School #3?
The largest demographic group at Southampton Township School #3 is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Southampton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southampton Township School #3?
Southampton Township School #3 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Southampton Township School #3 rank among public schools in Southampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southampton Township School #3 ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Southampton, 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 Southampton Township School District?
Besides Southampton Township School #3, Southampton Township School District also operates Southampton Township School #2 (222 students) and Southampton Township School #1 (213 students). See the Southampton Township School District district page for the complete list.