- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Boonton, NJ
John Hill School
Federal NCES profile for John Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340195004156
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hill School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Boonton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hill School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hill School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boonton, NJ.
School address
District: Boonton Town Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340195004156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
John Hill School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 340195004156 · Boonton, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 9.3:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Boonton High School (646 students)
John Hill School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boonton High S
Boonton High School
646 students
- This school
John Hill School
556 students
- School Street
School Street School
325 students
What this shows John Hill School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Hill School compares
John Hill 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 0% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$27,443
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Asian 10.6%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, John Hill School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boonton Town Public School District reports $27,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| School Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Boonton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about John Hill School
How many students attend John Hill School?
John Hill School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Boonton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hill School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Hill School?
29.6% of students at John Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hill School?
The largest demographic group at John Hill School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Boonton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hill School?
John Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 John Hill School rank among public schools in Boonton?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hill School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Boonton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Boonton Town Public School District?
Besides John Hill School, Boonton Town Public School District also operates Boonton High School (646 students) and School Street School (325 students). See the Boonton Town Public School District district page for the complete list.