Enrollment
627
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H & M Potter School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at H & M Potter School
H & M Potter School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bayville, New Jersey, enrolling 627 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.9% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #248.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 627 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Berkeley Township School District also operates Clara B. Worth Elementary School (666 students) and Berkeley Township Elementary School (594 students) alongside H & M Potter School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How H & M Potter School compares
H & M Potter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley Township School District, which includes H & M Potter School.
$20,977
Per student
-16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.2%
State 31.8%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H & M Potter School a good school?
H & M Potter School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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