- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Ridge, NJ
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340594003475
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 127
- students enrolled
Central School has class sizes larger than 94% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Glen Ridge Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340594003475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Central School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 340594003475 · Glen Ridge, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Ridge High School (799 students)
Central School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 8.1 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glen Ridge Hig
Glen Ridge High School
799 students
- Ridgewood Aven
Ridgewood Avenue School
540 students
- Linden Avenue 153
Linden Avenue School
153 students
- This school 127
Central School
127 students
- Forest Avenue 127
Forest Avenue School
127 students
What this shows Central School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,476
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
Counselors0.3 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 61.4%
Asian 15.0%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Central School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glen Ridge Public School District reports $23,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood Avenue School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linden Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 15.9:1, which is 35% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Glen Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Glen Ridge Public School District?
Besides Central School, Glen Ridge Public School District also operates Glen Ridge High School (799 students), Ridgewood Avenue School (540 students), and Linden Avenue School (153 students). See the Glen Ridge Public School District district page for the complete list.