Enrollment
568
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Hill School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Hill School
Cedar Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.6% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 508 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Asian (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Basking Ridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Primary School (462 students): Cedar Hill School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 12.2:1).
Bernards Township School District also operates Ridge High School (1,577 students) and William Annin Middle School (1,122 students) alongside Cedar Hill School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedar Hill School compares
Cedar Hill School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bernards Township School District, which includes Cedar Hill School.
$26,624
Per student
+7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 25.3%
Federal 2.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,577
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cedar Hill School a good school?
Cedar Hill School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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