Enrollment
299
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glen Rock, NJ
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340597000488
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Glen Rock, NJ.
School address
District: Glen Rock Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340597000488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central School
Central School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Glen Rock, New Jersey, enrolling 299 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.2% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 299 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #115.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students) and Glen Rock Middle School (642 students) alongside Central 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 Central School compares
Central 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 69.2%
Asian 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Central School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glen Rock Public School District, which includes Central School.
$23,670
Per student
-5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 22.9%
Federal 2.4%
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 Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clara E Coleman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander Hamilton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Byrd | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~299 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glen Rock, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
1.2% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Central School rank among public schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Glen Rock, 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 Glen Rock on the city page.
Is Central School a good school?
Central School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Glen Rock Public School District?
Besides Central School, Glen Rock Public School District also operates Glen Rock High School (722 students), Glen Rock Middle School (642 students), and Clara E Coleman School (322 students). See the Glen Rock Public School District district page for the complete list.
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