- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wall, 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 341689004136
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
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 smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wall · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wall, NJ.
School address
District: Wall Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341689004136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341689004136 · Wall, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 9.9:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wall High School (924 students)
Central Elementary School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 47.3 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
- Wall High Scho
Wall High School
924 students
- Wall Intermedi
Wall Intermediate School
755 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
494 students
- Old Mill Eleme
Old Mill Elementary School
396 students
- Allenwood Elem
Allenwood Elementary School
381 students
- West Belmar El 171
West Belmar Elementary School
171 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,488
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
Counselors0.0 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wall Township Public School District reports $29,488 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wall Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Old Mill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Belmar Elementary School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wall, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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?
8.8% 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 82.6% of enrollment, in Wall, 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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wall?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wall, 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 Wall on the city page.
What other schools are in Wall Township Public School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Wall Township Public School District also operates Wall High School (924 students), Wall Intermediate School (755 students), and Old Mill Elementary School (396 students). See the Wall Township Public School District district page for the complete list.