- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, NJ
Columbus School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340885000552
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ.
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340885000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Columbus School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340885000552 · Lodi, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 14.7:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lodi High School (906 students)
Columbus School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Columbus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lodi High Scho
Lodi High School
906 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
686 students
- Wilson School
Wilson School
382 students
- Washington Sch 358
Washington School
358 students
- Hilltop School 337
Hilltop School
337 students
- This school 265
Columbus School
265 students
What this shows Columbus School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus School compares
Columbus 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 21.5%
African American 7.5%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Columbus School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi School District reports $19,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus School
How many students attend Columbus School?
Columbus School has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lodi, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus School?
30.0% of students at Columbus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Lodi, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus School?
Columbus School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Columbus School rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi School District?
Besides Columbus School, Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (686 students), and Wilson School (382 students). See the Lodi School District district page for the complete list.