John Hydock Elementary School

19 Locust Ave
Columbus, NJ 08022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Hydock Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Hydock Elementary School's student population of 258 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Hydock Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
10%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
65%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
258 students attend John Hydock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Hydock Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% 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 8:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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