- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsdale, NJ
George G White
Federal NCES profile for George G White, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340726000526
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George G White earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hillsdale · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George G White has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George G White ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, NJ.
School address
District: Hillsdale School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340726000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
George G White held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340726000526 · Hillsdale, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 8.4:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowbrook (318 students)
George G White held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.3 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George G White in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George G White
490 students
- Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook
318 students
- Ann Blanche Sm
Ann Blanche Smith
315 students
What this shows George G White reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How George G White compares
George G White 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 10.0%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, George G White is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsdale School District reports $27,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George G White Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Blanche Smith | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George G White's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about George G White
How many students attend George G White?
George G White has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsdale, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George G White?
The student-teacher ratio at George G White is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 George G White?
4.8% of students at George G White are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George G White?
The largest demographic group at George G White is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Hillsdale, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George G White?
George G White has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 George G White rank among public schools in Hillsdale?
By Resource Investment Index, George G White ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hillsdale, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hillsdale School District?
Besides George G White, Hillsdale School District also operates Meadowbrook (318 students) and Ann Blanche Smith (315 students). See the Hillsdale School District district page for the complete list.