- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
John Hydock Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340951001100 · Columbus, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 7.9:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Township Elementary School (303 students)
John Hydock Elementary School held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How John Hydock Elementary School compares
John Hydock Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$27,131
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
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.
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
District finance for Mansfield Township School District reports $27,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~245 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.