- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Haddonfield, NJ
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340639001556
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Haddonfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ.
School address
District: Haddonfield School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340639001556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Central School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 340639001556 · Haddonfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 17.2:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Haddonfield Memorial High School (827 students)
Central School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.4 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
- Haddonfield Me
Haddonfield Memorial High School
827 students
- Haddonfield Mi
Haddonfield Middle School
631 students
- This school
Central School
447 students
- J. Fithian Tat
J. Fithian Tatem School
433 students
- Elizabeth Hadd
Elizabeth Haddon School
402 students
What this shows Central School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,501
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 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 85.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Central School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haddonfield School District reports $19,501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haddonfield Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haddonfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Fithian Tatem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Haddon School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Haddonfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 17.2:1, which is 46% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
0.7% 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 85.9% of enrollment, in Haddonfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 schools in Haddonfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Haddonfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Haddonfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Haddonfield School District?
Besides Central School, Haddonfield School District also operates Haddonfield Memorial High School (827 students), Haddonfield Middle School (631 students), and J. Fithian Tatem School (433 students). See the Haddonfield School District district page for the complete list.