- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, NJ
Auten Road Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Auten Road Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340723000357
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auten Road Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Auten Road Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auten Road Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
Auten Road Intermediate School shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 113.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-89 students YoY 340723000357 · Hillsborough, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 10.6:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsborough High School (2,377 students)
Auten Road Intermediate School shrank from 1,203 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 105.0 → 113.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Auten Road Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsborough H
Hillsborough High School
2,377 students
- Hillsborough T
Hillsborough Township Middle School
1,246 students
- This school
Auten Road Intermediate School
1,112 students
- Sunnymead Elem 530
Sunnymead Elementary School
530 students
- Hillsborough T 467
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
467 students
- Woods Road Ele 410
Woods Road Elementary School
410 students
What this shows Auten Road Intermediate School reports 1,112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Auten Road Intermediate School compares
Auten Road Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 74% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,407
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Asian 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Auten Road Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough Township Public School District reports $22,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Auten Road Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woods Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auten Road Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sunnymead Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Amsterdam Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Woodfern Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Auten Road Intermediate School
How many students attend Auten Road Intermediate School?
Auten Road Intermediate School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), down 89.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auten Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auten Road Intermediate School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Auten Road Intermediate School?
7.8% of students at Auten Road Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auten Road Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Auten Road Intermediate School is Asian at 38.9% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auten Road Intermediate School?
Auten Road Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Auten Road Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Auten Road Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Auten Road Intermediate School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students), Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students), and Sunnymead Elementary School (530 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.