Enrollment
561
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Brunswick, NJ
John Adams
Federal NCES profile for John Adams, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341149003484
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in North Brunswick · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: North Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341149003484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Adams compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Adams
John Adams is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Brunswick, New Jersey, enrolling 561 students.
At 11:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 561 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #375, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among North Brunswick's public schools, it stands alongside North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood Center (106 students): John Adams is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11:1 vs 8.8:1).
North Brunswick Township School District also operates North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students) and Linwood School (761 students) alongside John Adams.
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 John Adams compares
John Adams 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▲ 2% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,978
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 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 32.6%
Asian 31.0%
African American 17.5%
White 13.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, John Adams is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Brunswick Township School District, which includes John Adams.
$24,978
Per student
0%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.6%
Federal 6.8%
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 John Adams Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linwood School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Brunswick Twp. Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur M. Judd | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in North Brunswick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~561 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about John Adams
How many students attend John Adams?
John Adams has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Brunswick, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 John Adams?
30.3% of students at John Adams are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams?
The largest demographic group at John Adams is Hispanic or Latino at 32.6% of enrollment, in North Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams?
John Adams has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 John Adams rank among schools in North Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams ranks #2 of 4 schools in North Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Brunswick on the city page.
Is John Adams a good school?
John Adams earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 North Brunswick Township School District?
Besides John Adams, North Brunswick Township School District also operates North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students), Linwood School (761 students), and North Brunswick Twp. Middle School (754 students). See the North Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.
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