Enrollment
274
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glassboro, NJ
J. Harvey Rodgers School
Federal NCES profile for J. Harvey Rodgers School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340588002566
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Harvey Rodgers School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Glassboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Harvey Rodgers School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Harvey Rodgers School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, NJ.
School address
District: Glassboro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340588002566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. Harvey Rodgers School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. Harvey Rodgers School
J. Harvey Rodgers School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Glassboro, New Jersey, enrolling 274 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Glassboro School District also operates Dorothy L. Bullock School (701 students) and Glassboro High School (561 students) alongside J. Harvey Rodgers 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 J. Harvey Rodgers School compares
J. Harvey Rodgers 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$27,442
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 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 36.9%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, J. Harvey Rodgers School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glassboro School District, which includes J. Harvey Rodgers School.
$27,442
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+65%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 41.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 J. Harvey Rodgers School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy L. Bullock School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glassboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas E. Bowe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Harvey Rodgers School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J. Harvey Rodgers School
How many students attend J. Harvey Rodgers School?
J. Harvey Rodgers School has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glassboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Harvey Rodgers School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Harvey Rodgers School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Harvey Rodgers School?
38.9% of students at J. Harvey Rodgers School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Harvey Rodgers School?
The largest demographic group at J. Harvey Rodgers School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Glassboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Harvey Rodgers School?
J. Harvey Rodgers School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 J. Harvey Rodgers School rank among public schools in Glassboro?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Harvey Rodgers School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glassboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glassboro on the city page.
Is J. Harvey Rodgers School a good school?
J. Harvey Rodgers School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. It is also more 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 Glassboro School District?
Besides J. Harvey Rodgers School, Glassboro School District also operates Dorothy L. Bullock School (701 students), Glassboro High School (561 students), and Thomas E. Bowe School (412 students). See the Glassboro School District district page for the complete list.
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