- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Central School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 341698005306 · Warren, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 8.7:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Middle School (547 students)
Central School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 39.1 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
- Warren Middle
Warren Middle School
547 students
- Mt. Horeb Scho
Mt. Horeb School
331 students
- This school
Central School
312 students
- Angelo L. Toma
Angelo L. Tomaso School
261 students
- Woodland Schoo 212
Woodland School
212 students
What this shows Central School reports 312 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 | 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 methodology
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
$34,127
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Warren Township School District reports $34,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 18.
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, 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 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.
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.