Enrollment
312
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, NJ
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341698005306
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, NJ.
School address
District: Warren Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341698005306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-89% 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 elementary school in Warren, New Jersey, enrolling 312 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.7:1, Central School is leaner than roughly 88% of New Jersey schools and 26% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.2% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 312 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 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Warren Township School District spends $34,165 per pupil, 37% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Angelo L. Tomaso School (261 students): Central School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (8.7:1 vs 7.9:1).
Warren Township School District also operates Warren Middle School (547 students) and Mt. Horeb School (331 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$34,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 312 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 42.9%
Asian 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Central School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Township School District, which includes Central School.
$34,165
Per student
+37%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+106%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 24.0%
Federal 2.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Horeb School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angelo L. Tomaso School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Smaller | 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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~312 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 312 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
3.2% 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 42.9% of enrollment, in Warren, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Warren, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Central School a good school?
Central School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Warren Township School District?
Besides Central School, Warren Township School District also operates Warren Middle School (547 students), Mt. Horeb School (331 students), and Angelo L. Tomaso School (261 students). See the Warren Township School District district page for the complete list.
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