Enrollment
447
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-98% 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 Haddonfield, New Jersey, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 96% of New Jersey schools and 46% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the New Jersey average.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 570 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #451, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 447 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Haddonfield School District spends $19,417 per pupil, 22% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Haddonfield School District also operates Haddonfield Memorial High School (827 students) and Haddonfield Middle School (631 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haddonfield School District, which includes Central School.
$19,417
Per student
-22%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 23.5%
Federal 3.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- 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
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 (~447 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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