- Enrollment
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Basking Ridge, NJ
Cedar Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340165006021
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hill School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Basking Ridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 0.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hill School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Basking Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Bernards Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340165006021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Cedar Hill School grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 340165006021 · Basking Ridge, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.3:1 · 0.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge High School (1,577 students)
Cedar Hill School grew from 520 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridge High Sch
Ridge High School
1,577 students
- William Annin
William Annin Middle School
1,122 students
- This school 568
Cedar Hill School
568 students
- Mount Prospect 522
Mount Prospect Elementary School
522 students
- Liberty Corner 429
Liberty Corner School
429 students
- Oak Street Sch 427
Oak Street School
427 students
What this shows Cedar Hill School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hill School compares
Cedar Hill School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.6% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,462
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Asian 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Cedar Hill School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bernards Township School District reports $27,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Annin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Prospect Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Corner School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Basking Ridge
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hill School
How many students attend Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Basking Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Hill School?
0.6% of students at Cedar Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hill School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Basking Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Cedar Hill School rank among elementary schools in Basking Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Basking Ridge, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Basking Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Bernards Township School District?
Besides Cedar Hill School, Bernards Township School District also operates Ridge High School (1,577 students), William Annin Middle School (1,122 students), and Mount Prospect Elementary School (522 students). See the Bernards Township School District district page for the complete list.