- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, NJ
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340774004618
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard C. Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ.
School address
District: Jackson Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340774004618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340774004618 · Jackson, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 10.7:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students)
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson Memori
Jackson Memorial High School
1,577 students
- Jackson Libert
Jackson Liberty High School
1,012 students
- Carl W. Goetz
Carl W. Goetz Middle School
978 students
- Switlik Elemen
Switlik Elementary School
758 students
- Crawford-Rodri
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
718 students
- This school 416
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Howard C. Johnson Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard C. Johnson Elementary School compares
Howard C. Johnson Elementary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,007
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 7.7%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Township School District reports $25,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard C. Johnson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl W. Goetz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Switlik Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard C. Johnson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Switlik Elementary School
Standard public school
758 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School
Standard public school
718 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Elms Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Lucy N. Holman Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
How many students attend Howard C. Johnson Elementary School?
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Howard C. Johnson Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard C. Johnson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School?
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Howard C. Johnson Elementary School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard C. Johnson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Jackson, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Township School District?
Besides Howard C. Johnson Elementary School, Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students), Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students), and Carl W. Goetz Middle School (978 students). See the Jackson Township School District district page for the complete list.