- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, NJ
Rafael Hernandez School
Federal NCES profile for Rafael Hernandez School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341134000091
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rafael Hernandez School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #39 of 42
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rafael Hernandez School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rafael Hernandez School ranks #39 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Rafael Hernandez School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+18.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 341134000091 · Newark, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 14.9:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Rafael Hernandez School grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (+18.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Rafael Hernandez School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school 713
Rafael Hernandez School
713 students
What this shows Rafael Hernandez School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rafael Hernandez School compares
Rafael Hernandez 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 146% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 146% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,631
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.6%
African American 15.0%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Rafael Hernandez School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rafael Hernandez School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rafael Hernandez School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Standard public school
2,169 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
East Ward Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 19:1 students per teacher
Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary School
Standard public school
747 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Philip's Academy Charter School
Standard public school
730 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Salome Urena Elementary School
Standard public school
516 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rafael Hernandez School
How many students attend Rafael Hernandez School?
Rafael Hernandez School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rafael Hernandez School?
72.9% of students at Rafael Hernandez School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rafael Hernandez School?
The largest demographic group at Rafael Hernandez School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.6% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rafael Hernandez School?
Rafael Hernandez School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Rafael Hernandez School rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Rafael Hernandez School ranks #39 of 42 schools in Newark, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Rafael Hernandez School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.