- Enrollment
- 1,876
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
John Adams grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 341149003484 · North Brunswick, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 11:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick Township High School (1,876 students)
John Adams grew from 498 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Adams in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Township High School
1,876 students
- Linwood School
Linwood School
761 students
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
754 students
- Arthur M. Judd 587
Arthur M. Judd
587 students
- Parsons 566
Parsons
566 students
- This school 561
John Adams
561 students
What this shows John Adams reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams compares
John Adams 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$26,244
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
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.
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
District finance for North Brunswick Township School District reports $26,244 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.