John Hydock Elementary School

www.mansfieldschool.com

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John Hydock Elementary School, located on Locust Avenue in Columbus, New Jersey, serves as a core educational institution within the Mansfield Township School District. The school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and their personal development under the guidance of a dedicated faculty.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays a vital role in the Mansfield Township community. It is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, which helps create a cohesive environment for early childhood education. By providing a structured and nurturing setting, John Hydock Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for their future academic transitions, ensuring that each student is equipped with the tools necessary for success as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

248

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Hydock Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	28
Black	17
Asian	24
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

White
163 (65.7 %)
Hispanic
28 (11.3 %)
Asian
24 (9.7 %)
Black
17 (6.9 %)
Two or More
15 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mansfield Township School District
Phone:	(609)298-0308
Website:	http://www.mansfieldschool.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 69

Ungraded 15