- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clark, NJ
Frank K. Hehnly
Federal NCES profile for Frank K. Hehnly, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340315005450
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank K. Hehnly earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank K. Hehnly has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank K. Hehnly ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clark, NJ.
School address
District: Clark Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340315005450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Frank K. Hehnly held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340315005450 · Clark, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students)
Frank K. Hehnly held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frank K. Hehnly in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur L. John
Arthur L. Johnson High School
785 students
- This school
Frank K. Hehnly
543 students
- Carl H. Kumpf
Carl H. Kumpf School
528 students
- Valley Road Sc
Valley Road School
390 students
- Clark Preschoo 22
Clark Preschool Annex
22 students
What this shows Frank K. Hehnly reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank K. Hehnly compares
Frank K. Hehnly 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,109
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Frank K. Hehnly is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark Township Public School District reports $21,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank K. Hehnly Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl H. Kumpf School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark Preschool Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank K. Hehnly's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank K. Hehnly
How many students attend Frank K. Hehnly?
Frank K. Hehnly has 543 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank K. Hehnly?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank K. Hehnly is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank K. Hehnly?
1.7% of students at Frank K. Hehnly are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank K. Hehnly?
The largest demographic group at Frank K. Hehnly is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Clark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank K. Hehnly?
Frank K. Hehnly has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Frank K. Hehnly rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank K. Hehnly ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Clark, 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 Clark on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark Township Public School District?
Besides Frank K. Hehnly, Clark Township Public School District also operates Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students), Carl H. Kumpf School (528 students), and Valley Road School (390 students). See the Clark Township Public School District district page for the complete list.