Enrollment
632
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perth Amboy, NJ
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Federal NCES profile for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341293003540
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Perth Amboy · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ.
School address
District: Perth Amboy Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341293003540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-4% 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
What stands out at Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, enrolling 632 students.
At 11.3:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 81.7% of students qualify for free meals, 176% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Perth Amboy Public School District spends $39,196 per pupil, 57% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Perth Amboy's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rose M. Lopez Elementary School (793 students): Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 14.7:1).
Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students) and William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students) alongside Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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 Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School compares
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 176% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 176% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$39,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Perth Amboy Public School District, which includes Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School.
$39,196
Per student
+57%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+136%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William C. Mcginnis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel E. Shull Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 984
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Perth Amboy
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~632 students)
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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 an 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 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 59/100 (higher 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 Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School rank among elementary schools in Perth Amboy?
By Resource Investment Index, Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Perth Amboy, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Perth Amboy on the city page.
Is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School a good school?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. 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 Perth Amboy Public School District?
Besides Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School, Perth Amboy Public School District also operates Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students), William C. Mcginnis Middle School (984 students), and Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students). See the Perth Amboy Public School District district page for the complete list.
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