Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Summary:

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Jackson, New Jersey, with 395 students. The school is part of the Jackson Township School District, which is ranked 437 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Howard C. Johnson Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 491 out of 1,363 schools in 2013-2014 to 881 out of 1,338 schools in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also dropped from 4 stars in 2020-2021 to 2 stars in the current school year. The school's performance across various student subgroups is concerning, with rankings for female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as English language learners, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, all in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools. The school's proficiency rates on the NJSLA assessments are significantly below state and district averages, and it has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.5% to 19.0% over the past few years.

The nearby schools in the Jackson Township School District, such as Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School and Lucy N. Holman Elementary School, also perform poorly compared to the state, with similar low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. This suggests a broader issue within the district that needs to be addressed. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients may be contributing to its academic challenges, and its spending per student of $9,917 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average, which may be limiting the resources available to support student learning and address the school's performance issues.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1021 Larsen Road
       Jackson, NJ  08527-3497


(732) 833-4640

District: Jackson Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
881st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,917 Help


Students who attend Howard C. Johnson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl W. Goetz Middle School
High:    Jackson Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Hispanic:
33.2%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Compare Details Howard C. Johnson Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52%), Hispanic (33.2%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Jackson Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School is $9,917, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Jackson Township School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard C. Johnson Elementary School 881st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Howard C. Johnson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jackson Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Township School District 437th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.78 567th 1204 52.9%
2004 68.73 480th 1298 63.0%
2005 73.78 367th 1303 71.8%
2006 79.79 172nd 1314 86.9%
2007 79.08 164th 1329 87.7%
2008 74.16 356th 1338 73.4%
2009 77.03 287th 1346 78.7%
2010 71.07 429th 1354 68.3%
2011 66.92 559th 1360 58.9%
2012 68.11 537th 1363 60.6%
2013 70.55 481st 1367 64.8%
2014 69.25 491st 1363 64.0%
2015 60.29 557th 1357 59.0%
2016 61.18 565th 1346 58.0%
2017 64.94 532nd 1352 60.7%
2018 61.89 558th 1353 58.8%
2019 59.78 593rd 1360 56.4%
2021 68.85 366th 1317 72.2%
2022 60.89 539th 1345 59.9%
2023 39.71 807th 1342 39.9%
2024 33.91 881st 1338 34.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.85 495th 559 11.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.81 571st 1001 43.0%
2019 31.34 633rd 1007 37.1%
2021 60.09 254th 868 70.7%
2023 28.83 636th 958 33.6%
2024 26.81 683rd 989 30.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.75 804th 942 14.6%
2022 60.54 267th 863 69.1%
2023 29.59 649th 910 28.7%
2024 33.54 623rd 939 33.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.05 498th 1333 62.6%
2019 56.56 609th 1331 54.2%
2021 64.35 405th 1290 68.6%
2022 68.96 430th 1326 67.6%
2023 51.60 617th 1318 53.2%
2024 41.61 757th 1317 42.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.16 600th 1334 55.0%
2019 61.25 530th 1335 60.3%
2021 71.98 307th 1297 76.3%
2022 56.62 565th 1324 57.3%
2023 39.95 779th 1315 40.8%
2024 29.83 917th 1313 30.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.86 189th 896 78.9%
2022 54.20 363rd 953 61.9%
2023 42.03 536th 982 45.4%
2024 31.59 678th 989 31.4%
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Rank History for White students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.71 586th 1022 42.7%
2019 44.23 596th 1023 41.7%
2021 68.35 241st 964 75.0%
2022 62.14 355th 976 63.6%
2023 37.12 638th 975 34.6%
2024 31.73 687th 963 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 16 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1989 496 15 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 538 18 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 590 22 13 11 4 n/a n/a 0 640
1992 564 25 15 15 4 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 585 17 9 12 4 n/a n/a 0 627
1994 482 20 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 567 11 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1996 567 11 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 593
1998 566 19 18 21 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1999 597 15 18 29 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2000 635 16 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 693 16 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2002 668 30 20 43 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2003 668 30 20 43 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2004 555 27 18 27 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2005 585 24 16 29 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2006 561 21 15 21 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 575 14 19 16 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2008 567 16 23 16 1 n/a n/a 0 623
2009 568 18 22 18 0 0 0 0 626
2010 553 15 27 30 1 0 0 0 626
2011 524 18 25 33 1 0 0 0 601
2012 535 15 26 31 0 0 0 0 607
2013 510 17 31 30 0 0 0 0 588
2014 473 15 31 26 1 0 0 0 546
2015 401 16 30 29 1 0 2 0 479
2016 386 16 25 31 1 0 2 0 461
2017 385 20 19 37 1 1 3 0 466
2018 359 24 18 60 0 1 6 0 468
2019 352 26 11 66 0 1 7 0 463
2020 327 23 11 75 1 1 15 0 453
2021 291 15 11 73 1 1 12 0 404
2022 238 15 10 79 1 1 10 0 354
2023 222 16 15 128 1 2 11 0 395
2024 199 26 15 127 1 1 14 0 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 521 18.0 28.9 n/a
1989 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
1990 582 31.0 18.7 5.3
1991 640 31.0 20.6 5.3
1992 623 32.0 19.4 7.2
1993 627 32.0 19.6 8.1
1994 522 30.0 17.4 5.7
1995 593 29.0 20.4 6.1
1996 593 29.0 20.4 6.1
1998 624 31.0 20.1 5.9
1999 659 34.0 19.4 5.8
2000 697 38.0 18.3 10.2
2001 753 38.2 19.7 7
2002 761 43.0 17.7 5.8
2003 761 43.0 17.7 5.8
2004 627 45.0 13.9 4.9
2005 654 45.0 14.5 n/a
2006 618 48.0 12.9 4
2007 624 48.0 13.0 4.6
2008 623 30.0 20.8 5.5
2009 626 47.0 13.3 6.1
2010 626 41.0 15.2 6.9
2011 601 42.0 14.3 8.2
2012 607 45.5 13.3 7.2
2013 588 47.6 12.3 9
2014 546 47.6 11.4 9.7
2015 479 42.0 11.4 12.9
2016 461 43.0 10.7 12.4
2017 466 39.9 11.6 15.2
2018 468 42.6 10.9 15.4
2019 463 40.1 11.5 15.3
2020 453 39.9 11.3 15
2021 404 37.8 10.6 18.1
2022 354 36.8 9.6 20.3
2023 395 39.8 9.9 28.9
2024 383 35.0 10.9 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 521 18.0 28.9 n/a
1989 540 31.0 17.4 n/a
1990 582 31.0 18.7 5.3
1991 640 31.0 20.6 5.3
1992 623 32.0 19.4 7.2
1993 627 32.0 19.6 8.1
1994 522 30.0 17.4 5.7
1995 593 29.0 20.4 6.1
1996 593 29.0 20.4 6.1
1998 624 31.0 20.1 5.9
1999 659 34.0 19.4 5.8
2000 697 38.0 18.3 10.2
2001 753 38.2 19.7 7
2002 761 43.0 17.7 5.8
2003 761 43.0 17.7 5.8
2004 627 45.0 13.9 4.9
2005 654 45.0 14.5 n/a
2006 618 48.0 12.9 4
2007 624 48.0 13.0 4.6
2008 623 30.0 20.8 5.5
2009 626 47.0 13.3 6.1
2010 626 41.0 15.2 6.9
2011 601 42.0 14.3 8.2
2012 607 45.5 13.3 7.2
2013 588 47.6 12.3 9
2014 546 47.6 11.4 9.7
2015 479 42.0 11.4 12.9
2016 461 43.0 10.7 12.4
2017 466 39.9 11.6 15.2
2018 468 42.6 10.9 15.4
2019 463 40.1 11.5 15.3
2020 453 39.9 11.3 15
2021 404 37.8 10.6 18.1
2022 354 36.8 9.6 20.3
2023 395 39.8 9.9 28.9
2024 383 35.0 10.9 37.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.2%) $9,895 (99.8%) $9,917

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 593rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 807th of 1342 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)41.120
 21.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township School District)43.924.7
 19.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)57.539.7
 17.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Township School District)60.137.3
 22.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)7556.8
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township School District)62.240.9
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)71.761.8
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Township School District)67.847.3
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)58.840
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Township School District)59.848
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Howard C. Johnson Elementary School)55.743.3
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Township School District)52.447.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463395
 14.7%
African American2616
 38.5%
American Indian01
Asian1115
 36.4%
Hispanic66128
 93.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White352222
 36.9%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%28.9%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard C. Johnson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 383 students attended Howard C. Johnson Elementary School.

Students at Howard C. Johnson Elementary School are 52% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Howard C. Johnson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl W. Goetz Middle School
High : Jackson Memorial High School

Howard C. Johnson Elementary School ranks 881st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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