John Hydock Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Hydock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Hydock Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Rooted in Values, Growing in Knowledge
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Hydock Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
9%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
66%
37%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Hydock Elementary School often compared to?
John Hydock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Township School, Mansfield Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend John Hydock Elementary School?
245 students attend John Hydock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of John Hydock Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Hydock Elementary School?
John Hydock Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Hydock Elementary School offer ?
John Hydock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Hydock Elementary School part of?
John Hydock Elementary School is part of Mansfield Township School District.
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