At a glance
Reported students
64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
110.5
Life Skills Continuum: 64 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 65
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Life Skills Continuum
Life Skills Continuum is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Paramus. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bergen County Special Services School District. NCES reports 64 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Life Skills Continuum
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic37.5%
- Black10.9%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bergen County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Multiple Disabilities Continuum
Other · Grades PK–12
55 reported students
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Other · Grades PK–12
97 reported students
Behavioral Continuum
Other · Grades PK–12
124 reported students
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum
Other · Grades PK–12
134 reported students
Autistic Continuum
Other · Grades PK–12
199 reported students
Public schools near Life Skills Continuum
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autistic Continuum Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 199 | under 0.1 mi |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 134 | under 0.1 mi |
| Behavioral Continuum Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 124 | under 0.1 mi |
| Multiple Disabilities Continuum Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 55 | under 0.1 mi |
| N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 97 | 0.1 mi |
| Bergen Regional School Other · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Life Skills Continuum
What grades does Life Skills Continuum serve?
Life Skills Continuum reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Bergen County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Life Skills Continuum?
Life Skills Continuum reported 64 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 65 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Life Skills Continuum?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 64 students and 9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Life Skills Continuum a public, charter, or magnet school?
Life Skills Continuum is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bergen County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Life Skills Continuum students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Life Skills Continuum in?
Life Skills Continuum is part of Bergen County Special Services School District, based in Paramus, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Life Skills Continuum?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Autistic Continuum (under 0.1 mi), Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum (under 0.1 mi), Behavioral Continuum (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.