- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, NJ
Johnson Park School
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341341000067
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Park School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Park School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Park School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Princeton, NJ.
School address
District: Princeton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341341000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Johnson Park School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 341341000067 · Princeton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 9.2:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton High School (1,518 students)
Johnson Park School shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 39.9 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Johnson Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton High
Princeton High School
1,518 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
794 students
- Littlebrook Sc 374
Littlebrook School
374 students
- This school 360
Johnson Park School
360 students
- Community Park 316
Community Park School
316 students
- Riverside Scho 306
Riverside School
306 students
What this shows Johnson Park School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Park School compares
Johnson Park School is a shrinking 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,294
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.9%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Johnson Park School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Public School District reports $29,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnson Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littlebrook School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnson Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Park School
How many students attend Johnson Park School?
Johnson Park School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Park School is 9.2:1, which is 22% 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 Johnson Park School?
19.1% of students at Johnson Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Park School?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Park School is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Princeton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Park School?
Johnson Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Johnson Park School rank among schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Park School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Princeton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Public School District?
Besides Johnson Park School, Princeton Public School District also operates Princeton High School (1,518 students), Princeton Middle School (794 students), and Littlebrook School (374 students). See the Princeton Public School District district page for the complete list.