Enrollment
542
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Grove School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Grove School
Center Grove School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Randolph, New Jersey, enrolling 542 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 590 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #554, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1084 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students) and Randolph Middle School (959 students) alongside Center Grove 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 Center Grove School compares
Center Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,615
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph Township School District, which includes Center Grove School.
$25,615
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 3.3%
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 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
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~542 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Center Grove School a good school?
Center Grove School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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