Enrollment
245
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NJ
John Hydock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Hydock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340951001100
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Hydock Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Hydock Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Hydock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, NJ.
School address
District: Mansfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340951001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Hydock Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Hydock Elementary School
John Hydock Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Columbus, New Jersey, enrolling 245 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, John Hydock Elementary School is leaner than roughly 93% of New Jersey schools and 33% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #227.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Mansfield Township School District, also runs Mansfield Township Elementary School (303 students).
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 Hydock Elementary School compares
John Hydock 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,496
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 9.0%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, John Hydock 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 Mansfield Township School District, which includes John Hydock Elementary School.
$27,496
Per student
+10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 21.4%
Federal 3.8%
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 Hydock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Hydock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~245 students)
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Frequently asked questions about John Hydock Elementary School
How many students attend John Hydock Elementary School?
John Hydock Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Hydock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Hydock Elementary School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Hydock Elementary School?
6.5% of students at John Hydock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Hydock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Hydock Elementary School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Hydock Elementary School?
John Hydock 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 John Hydock Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, John Hydock Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
Is John Hydock Elementary School a good school?
John Hydock Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of 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 Mansfield Township School District?
Besides John Hydock Elementary School, Mansfield Township School District also operates Mansfield Township Elementary School (303 students). See the Mansfield Township School District district page for the complete list.
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