- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barnegat, NJ
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341647003007
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Barnegat · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph T. Donahue 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 T. Donahue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barnegat, NJ.
School address
District: Barnegat Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341647003007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341647003007 · Barnegat, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 11.9:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnegat High School (1,003 students)
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barnegat High
Barnegat High School
1,003 students
- Cecil S. Colli
Cecil S. Collins Elementary
744 students
- This school
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
524 students
- Russell O. Bra
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
509 students
- Robert L. Horb
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
499 students
- Lillian M. Dun 325
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
325 students
What this shows Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School compares
Joseph T. Donahue 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 0% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 37% | - | - |
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.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,050
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barnegat Township School District reports $21,050 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnegat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil S. Collins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell O. Brackman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barnegat, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph T. Donahue 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 T. Donahue Elementary School?
29.5% of students at Joseph T. Donahue 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 T. Donahue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School is White at 60.1% of enrollment, in Barnegat, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School?
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 T. Donahue Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Barnegat?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barnegat, 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 Barnegat on the city page.
What other schools are in Barnegat Township School District?
Besides Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, Barnegat Township School District also operates Barnegat High School (1,003 students), Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students), and Russell O. Brackman Middle School (509 students). See the Barnegat Township School District district page for the complete list.