- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Central School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 340597000488 · Glen Rock, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Glen Rock High School (722 students)
Central School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 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 Rock High
Glen Rock High School
722 students
- Glen Rock Midd
Glen Rock Middle School
642 students
- Clara E Colema
Clara E Coleman School
322 students
- Alexander Hami
Alexander Hamilton School
300 students
- This school
Central School
299 students
- Richard Byrd 246
Richard Byrd
246 students
What this shows Central School reports 299 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,262
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
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.
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
District finance for Glen Rock Public School District reports $24,262 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 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
- 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
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 (~299 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.