- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Short Hills, NJ
Hartshorn School
Federal NCES profile for Hartshorn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341020002156
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartshorn School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Short Hills · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartshorn School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartshorn School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Short Hills, NJ.
School address
District: Millburn Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341020002156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hartshorn School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341020002156 · Short Hills, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 11.5:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Millburn High School (1,380 students)
Hartshorn School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Hartshorn School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millburn High
Millburn High School
1,380 students
- Millburn Middl
Millburn Middle School
1,106 students
- This school 392
Hartshorn School
392 students
- Washington Sch 363
Washington School
363 students
- Deerfield Scho 358
Deerfield School
358 students
- Wyoming School 346
Wyoming School
346 students
What this shows Hartshorn School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartshorn School compares
Hartshorn 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,435
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.0%
White 38.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Hartshorn School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millburn Township School District reports $25,435 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartshorn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millburn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wyoming School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartshorn School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hartshorn School
How many students attend Hartshorn School?
Hartshorn School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Short Hills, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartshorn School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartshorn School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Hartshorn School?
1.1% of students at Hartshorn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartshorn School?
The largest demographic group at Hartshorn School is Asian at 48.0% of enrollment, in Short Hills, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartshorn School?
Hartshorn School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hartshorn School rank among elementary schools in Short Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartshorn School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Short Hills, 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 Millburn Township School District?
Besides Hartshorn School, Millburn Township School District also operates Millburn High School (1,380 students), Millburn Middle School (1,106 students), and Washington School (363 students). See the Millburn Township School District district page for the complete list.