- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mays Landing, NJ
George L. Hess Educational Complex
Federal NCES profile for George L. Hess Educational Complex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340651000015
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George L. Hess Educational Complex earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Mays Landing · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
George L. Hess Educational Complex has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George L. Hess Educational Complex ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340651000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
George L. Hess Educational Complex held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 129.0 → 125.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340651000015 · Mays Landing, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,315 enr · 10.2:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: William Davies Middle School (943 students)
George L. Hess Educational Complex held near 1,356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 129.0 → 125.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George L. Hess Educational Complex in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George L. Hess Educational Complex
1,315 students
- William Davies
William Davies Middle School
943 students
- Joseph C Shane
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
602 students
What this shows George L. Hess Educational Complex reports 1,315 students on the CCD universe file.
How George L. Hess Educational Complex compares
George L. Hess Educational Complex 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,147
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 25.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 31.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, George L. Hess Educational Complex is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township School District reports $21,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George L. Hess Educational Complex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Davies Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George L. Hess Educational Complex's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,315 students)
Frequently asked questions about George L. Hess Educational Complex
How many students attend George L. Hess Educational Complex?
George L. Hess Educational Complex has 1,315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mays Landing, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George L. Hess Educational Complex?
The student-teacher ratio at George L. Hess Educational Complex is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 L. Hess Educational Complex?
45.3% of students at George L. Hess Educational Complex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George L. Hess Educational Complex?
The largest demographic group at George L. Hess Educational Complex is White at 31.7% of enrollment, in Mays Landing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George L. Hess Educational Complex?
George L. Hess Educational Complex has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 L. Hess Educational Complex rank among public schools in Mays Landing?
By Resource Investment Index, George L. Hess Educational Complex ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, 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 Mays Landing on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township School District?
Besides George L. Hess Educational Complex, Hamilton Township School District also operates William Davies Middle School (943 students) and Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School (602 students). See the Hamilton Township School District district page for the complete list.