- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rutherford, NJ
Union School
Federal NCES profile for Union School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341446000818
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Union School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ.
School address
District: Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341446000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Union School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341446000818 · Rutherford, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 10.2:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford High School (727 students)
Union School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.4 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Union School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
727 students
- Pierrepont Sch
Pierrepont School
569 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
500 students
- This school
Union School
399 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
349 students
What this shows Union School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union School compares
Union 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,722
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Union School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford School District reports $22,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierrepont School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Union School
How many students attend Union School?
Union School has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rutherford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Union School?
1.6% of students at Union School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union School?
The largest demographic group at Union School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union School?
Union School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (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 Union School rank among public schools in Rutherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Union School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford School District?
Besides Union School, Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students), Pierrepont School (569 students), and Lincoln School (500 students). See the Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.