- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barnegat, NJ
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341647000461
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Barnegat · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Barnegat, NJ.
School address
District: Barnegat Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341647000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 341647000461 · Barnegat, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 11.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Barnegat High School (1,003 students)
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Robert L. Horbelt 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
- Joseph T. Dona
Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School
524 students
- Russell O. Bra
Russell O. Brackman Middle School
509 students
- This school
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
499 students
- Lillian M. Dun 325
Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary
325 students
What this shows Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School compares
Robert L. Horbelt 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Robert L. Horbelt 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 Robert L. Horbelt 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell O. Brackman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Horbelt 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
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School
How many students attend Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barnegat, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Barnegat, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School?
Robert L. Horbelt Elementary 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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Barnegat?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School ranks #2 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 Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School, Barnegat Township School District also operates Barnegat High School (1,003 students), Cecil S. Collins Elementary (744 students), and Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School (524 students). See the Barnegat Township School District district page for the complete list.