- Enrollment
- 2,769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+226 students YoY
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+49.3%).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+226 students YoY 341293003540 · Perth Amboy, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 11.3:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students)
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 684 in 2023-24 (+49.3%). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perth Amboy Hi
Perth Amboy High School
2,769 students
- William C. Mcg 984
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
984 students
- Samuel E. Shul 941
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
941 students
- Rose M. Lopez 793
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
793 students
- Edward J. Patt 649
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
649 students
- This school 632
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
632 students
What this shows Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School compares
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$41,930
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Perth Amboy Public School District reports $41,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~632 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), up 226.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.