- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florham Park, NJ
Brooklake School
Federal NCES profile for Brooklake 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 340525004236
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklake School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Florham Park · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklake School has class sizes smaller than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklake School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, NJ.
School address
District: Florham Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340525004236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Brooklake School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340525004236 · Florham Park, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 8.5:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgedale Middle School (321 students)
Brooklake School shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brooklake School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgedale Midd
Ridgedale Middle School
321 students
- Briarwood Scho
Briarwood School
311 students
- This school
Brooklake School
306 students
What this shows Brooklake School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklake School compares
Brooklake School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Asian 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Brooklake School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florham Park School District reports $26,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brooklake School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgedale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briarwood School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklake School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklake School
How many students attend Brooklake School?
Brooklake School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florham Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklake School is 8.5:1, which is 28% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 Brooklake School?
0.0% of students at Brooklake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklake School?
The largest demographic group at Brooklake School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Florham Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklake School?
Brooklake School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brooklake School rank among public schools in Florham Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklake School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Florham Park School District?
Besides Brooklake School, Florham Park School District also operates Ridgedale Middle School (321 students) and Briarwood School (311 students). See the Florham Park School District district page for the complete list.