- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, NJ
Jonathan Dayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Dayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341563000213
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Dayton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Dayton High School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Dayton High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ.
School address
District: Springfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341563000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jonathan Dayton High School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341563000213 · Springfield, NJ High · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 12.6:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward V. Walton Primary School (511 students)
Jonathan Dayton High School held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jonathan Dayton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jonathan Dayton High School
654 students
- Edward V. Walt
Edward V. Walton Primary School
511 students
- Florence M. Ga
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
474 students
- James Caldwell
James Caldwell Elementary School
276 students
- Thelma L. Sand
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Jonathan Dayton High School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Dayton High School compares
Jonathan Dayton High 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 60% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 17.3%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Jonathan Dayton High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Springfield Public School District reports $21,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonathan Dayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward V. Walton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Caldwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan Dayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Dayton High School
How many students attend Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School has 654 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Dayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Dayton High School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonathan Dayton High School?
11.7% of students at Jonathan Dayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Dayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Dayton High School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Dayton High School?
Jonathan Dayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Jonathan Dayton High School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Dayton High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Public School District?
Besides Jonathan Dayton High School, Springfield Public School District also operates Edward V. Walton Primary School (511 students), Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (474 students), and James Caldwell Elementary School (276 students). See the Springfield Public School District district page for the complete list.