- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph, NJ
Center Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Center Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341365004488
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Grove School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Grove School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Randolph, NJ.
School address
District: Randolph Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341365004488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Center Grove School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341365004488 · Randolph, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.6:1 · 5.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph High School (1,275 students)
Center Grove School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Center Grove School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph High
Randolph High School
1,275 students
- Randolph Middl
Randolph Middle School
959 students
- This school
Center Grove School
542 students
- Ironia School 491
Ironia School
491 students
- Shongum School 482
Shongum School
482 students
- Fernbrook Scho 474
Fernbrook School
474 students
What this shows Center Grove School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Grove School compares
Center Grove School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.8% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Center Grove School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Randolph Township School District reports $25,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ironia School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shongum School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernbrook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Grove School
How many students attend Center Grove School?
Center Grove School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Grove School?
5.8% of students at Center Grove School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Center Grove School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Randolph, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Grove School?
Center Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Center Grove School rank among public schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Randolph, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Randolph on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph Township School District?
Besides Center Grove School, Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students), Randolph Middle School (959 students), and Ironia School (491 students). See the Randolph Township School District district page for the complete list.