- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Hanover, NJ
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340417004224
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Hanover · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, NJ.
School address
District: East Hanover Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340417004224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Central Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 340417004224 · East Hanover, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 11.6:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: East Hanover Middle School (325 students)
Central Elementary School shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Elementary School
439 students
- East Hanover M
East Hanover Middle School
325 students
- Frank J Smith
Frank J Smith Elementary
239 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$27,558
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Hanover Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanover Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank J Smith Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Hanover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Central Elementary School?
0.8% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in East Hanover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in East Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Hanover, 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 East Hanover Township School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, East Hanover Township School District also operates East Hanover Middle School (325 students) and Frank J Smith Elementary (239 students). See the East Hanover Township School District district page for the complete list.