- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bordentown, NJ
Clara Barton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clara Barton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340203005925
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clara Barton Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bordentown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clara Barton Elementary has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bordentown, NJ.
School address
District: Bordentown Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340203005925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Clara Barton Elementary held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340203005925 · Bordentown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 10.6:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bordentown Regional High School (728 students)
Clara Barton Elementary held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clara Barton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bordentown Reg
Bordentown Regional High School
728 students
- Bordentown Reg
Bordentown Regional Middle School
504 students
- Peter Muschal
Peter Muschal Elementary
464 students
- Mac Farland In 269
Mac Farland Intermediate
269 students
- This school 202
Clara Barton Elementary
202 students
What this shows Clara Barton Elementary reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clara Barton Elementary compares
Clara Barton Elementary 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,604
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Clara Barton Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bordentown Regional School District reports $24,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clara Barton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bordentown Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Muschal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mac Farland Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clara Barton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clara Barton Elementary
How many students attend Clara Barton Elementary?
Clara Barton Elementary has 202 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bordentown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Barton Elementary 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 Clara Barton Elementary?
14.4% of students at Clara Barton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clara Barton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clara Barton Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Bordentown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clara Barton Elementary?
Clara Barton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Clara Barton Elementary rank among public schools in Bordentown?
By Resource Investment Index, Clara Barton Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bordentown, 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 Bordentown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bordentown Regional School District?
Besides Clara Barton Elementary, Bordentown Regional School District also operates Bordentown Regional High School (728 students), Bordentown Regional Middle School (504 students), and Peter Muschal Elementary (464 students). See the Bordentown Regional School District district page for the complete list.