- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoboken, NJ
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas G. Connors Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340735000065
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Hoboken · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas G. Connors Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Hoboken, NJ.
School address
District: Hoboken Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340735000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 340735000065 · Hoboken, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 10.4:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoboken High School (652 students)
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas G. Connors 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
- Joseph F Brand
Joseph F Brandt Elementary School
632 students
- Hoboken Middle
Hoboken Middle School
438 students
- This school
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Thomas G. Connors Elementary School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas G. Connors Elementary School compares
Thomas G. Connors 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 37% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
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 353 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 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 13.6%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Thomas G. Connors 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 Thomas G. Connors Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph F Brandt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas G. Connors 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas G. Connors Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas G. Connors Elementary School?
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoboken, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas G. Connors Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas G. Connors Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Thomas G. Connors Elementary School?
40.5% of students at Thomas G. Connors Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas G. Connors Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas G. Connors Elementary School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Hoboken, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas G. Connors Elementary School?
Thomas G. Connors Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Thomas G. Connors Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hoboken?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas G. Connors Elementary School ranks #1 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 Thomas G. Connors Elementary School, Hoboken Public School District also operates Hoboken High School (652 students), Wallace Elementary School (649 students), and Joseph F Brandt Elementary School (632 students). See the Hoboken Public School District district page for the complete list.