Enrollment
311
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hillsborough, NJ
Woodfern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodfern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340723005232
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodfern Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodfern Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfern Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340723005232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodfern Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodfern Elementary School
Woodfern Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Hillsborough, New Jersey, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 573 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (31%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Hillsborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students): Woodfern Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 10.6:1).
Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students) and Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students) alongside Woodfern Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodfern Elementary School compares
Woodfern Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Asian 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Woodfern Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough Township Public School District, which includes Woodfern Elementary School.
$21,628
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.9%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Woodfern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auten Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunnymead Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsborough Township Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodfern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Hillsborough
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auten Road Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,112 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Sunnymead Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Amsterdam Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodfern Elementary School
How many students attend Woodfern Elementary School?
Woodfern Elementary School has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hillsborough, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodfern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodfern Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Woodfern Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Woodfern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodfern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodfern Elementary School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodfern Elementary School?
Woodfern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodfern Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodfern Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough on the city page.
Is Woodfern Elementary School a good school?
Woodfern Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough Township Public School District?
Besides Woodfern Elementary School, Hillsborough Township Public School District also operates Hillsborough High School (2,377 students), Hillsborough Township Middle School (1,246 students), and Auten Road Intermediate School (1,112 students). See the Hillsborough Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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