Enrollment
1,203
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340126000001
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 — Bayonne, NJ
Federal NCES profile for William Shemin Midtown Community School #8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 reports 1,203 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 96.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 110% above the New Jersey average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 301 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bayonne School District spends $23,051 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.7% from local sources (property taxes), 54.5% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 110% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 110% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,051
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 301 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,203 Top 94% in New Jersey — larger than 6% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 96.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.1% +110% vs state
NCES ID 340126000001
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 301:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.4%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 59
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bayonne School District, which includes William Shemin Midtown Community School #8.
$23,051
Per student
-21%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
Similar other schools in Bayonne
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Woodrow Wilson Community School
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740 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Community School
Standard public school
712 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Community School #9
Standard public school
691 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Henry E. Harris Community School
Standard public school
657 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
John M. Bailey Community School
Standard public school
640 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
How many students attend William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a other school in BAYONNE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The student-teacher ratio at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is 12.6:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
62.1% of students at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
The largest demographic group at William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 is White at 40.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in BAYONNE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Shemin Midtown Community School #8?
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.