Enrollment
416
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard C. Johnson Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson, New Jersey, enrolling 416 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 416 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 572 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #246.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jackson's public schools, it stands alongside Switlik Elementary School (758 students): Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 12.4:1).
Jackson Township School District also operates Jackson Memorial High School (1,577 students) and Jackson Liberty High School (1,012 students) alongside Howard C. Johnson Elementary 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 Howard C. Johnson Elementary School compares
Howard C. Johnson Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Township School District, which includes Howard C. Johnson Elementary School.
$24,685
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 39.8%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~416 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Howard C. Johnson Elementary School a good school?
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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