- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoboken, NJ
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph F Brandt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340735002756
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hoboken · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F Brandt Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hoboken, NJ.
School address
District: Hoboken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340735002756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 340735002756 · Hoboken, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 11.9:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoboken High School (652 students)
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoboken High S
Hoboken High School
652 students
- Wallace Elemen
Wallace Elementary School
649 students
- This school
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
632 students
- Hoboken Middle
Hoboken Middle School
438 students
- Thomas G. Conn
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Joseph F Brandt Elementary School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph F Brandt Elementary School compares
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School is a growing 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 38% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% 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
$23,424
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 632 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 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Joseph F Brandt Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoboken Public School District reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph F Brandt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas G. Connors Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph F Brandt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph F Brandt Elementary School?
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoboken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph F Brandt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph F Brandt Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Hoboken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph F Brandt Elementary School?
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Joseph F Brandt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hoboken?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph F Brandt Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hoboken, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hoboken on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoboken Public School District?
Besides Joseph F Brandt Elementary School, Hoboken Public School District also operates Hoboken High School (652 students), Wallace Elementary School (649 students), and Hoboken Middle School (438 students). See the Hoboken Public School District district page for the complete list.