Enrollment
632
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341293003540
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School — Perth Amboy, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+176% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School reports 632 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 56.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 48% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 176% above the New Jersey average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Perth Amboy Public School District spends $42,071 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 9.0% from local sources (property taxes), 83.9% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 176% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 176% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$42,071
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 632 Top 74% in New Jersey — larger than 26% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 8.2:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.7% +176% vs state
NCES ID 341293003540
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
African American 3.8%
White 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perth Amboy Public School District, which includes Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School.
$42,071
Per student
+44%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+116%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 9.0%
State 83.9%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Perth Amboy
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
Standard public school
984 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Standard public school
941 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Standard public school
649 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Standard public school
616 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Standard public school
599 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Standard public school
559 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
How many students attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has 632 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in PERTH AMBOY, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
81.7% of students at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
The largest demographic group at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in PERTH AMBOY, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.