- Enrollment
- 2,830
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayonne, NJ
Henry E. Harris Community School
Federal NCES profile for Henry E. Harris Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340126002714
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry E. Harris Community School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Bayonne · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry E. Harris Community School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Harris Community School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ.
School address
District: Bayonne School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340126002714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Henry E. Harris Community School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340126002714 · Bayonne, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 10.9:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayonne High School (2,830 students)
Henry E. Harris Community School held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Henry E. Harris Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bayonne High S
Bayonne High School
2,830 students
- William Shemin
William Shemin Midtown Community School #8
1,203 students
- Walter F. Robi 924
Walter F. Robinson Community School
924 students
- Woodrow Wilson 740
Woodrow Wilson Community School
740 students
- Horace Mann Co 712
Horace Mann Community School
712 students
- This school 657
Henry E. Harris Community School
657 students
What this shows Henry E. Harris Community School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry E. Harris Community School compares
Henry E. Harris Community 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,001
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 15.2%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Henry E. Harris Community School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bayonne School District reports $22,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry E. Harris Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter F. Robinson Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace Mann Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry E. Harris Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry E. Harris Community School
How many students attend Henry E. Harris Community School?
Henry E. Harris Community School has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayonne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Harris Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry E. Harris Community School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Henry E. Harris Community School?
49.0% of students at Henry E. Harris Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry E. Harris Community School?
The largest demographic group at Henry E. Harris Community School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Bayonne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry E. Harris Community School?
Henry E. Harris Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Henry E. Harris Community School rank among schools in Bayonne?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry E. Harris Community School ranks #3 of 11 schools in Bayonne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bayonne on the city page.
What other schools are in Bayonne School District?
Besides Henry E. Harris Community School, Bayonne School District also operates Bayonne High School (2,830 students), William Shemin Midtown Community School #8 (1,203 students), and Walter F. Robinson Community School (924 students). See the Bayonne School District district page for the complete list.