- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayville, NJ
H & M Potter School
Federal NCES profile for H & M Potter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340156004578
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H & M Potter School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bayville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
H & M Potter School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H & M Potter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bayville, NJ.
School address
District: Berkeley Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340156004578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
H & M Potter School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340156004578 · Bayville, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 11.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara B. Worth Elementary School (666 students)
H & M Potter School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
H & M Potter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara B. Worth
Clara B. Worth Elementary School
666 students
- This school
H & M Potter School
627 students
- Berkeley Towns
Berkeley Township Elementary School
594 students
- Bayville Eleme
Bayville Elementary School
475 students
What this shows H & M Potter School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How H & M Potter School compares
H & M Potter 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,046
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 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, H & M Potter School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley Township School District reports $21,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H & M Potter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara B. Worth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H & M Potter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about H & M Potter School
How many students attend H & M Potter School?
H & M Potter School has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H & M Potter School?
The student-teacher ratio at H & M Potter School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 H & M Potter School?
29.9% of students at H & M Potter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H & M Potter School?
The largest demographic group at H & M Potter School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Bayville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H & M Potter School?
H & M Potter School 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 H & M Potter School rank among schools in Bayville?
By Resource Investment Index, H & M Potter School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bayville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley Township School District?
Besides H & M Potter School, Berkeley Township School District also operates Clara B. Worth Elementary School (666 students), Berkeley Township Elementary School (594 students), and Bayville Elementary School (475 students). See the Berkeley Township School District district page for the complete list.