- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodland Park, NJ
Charles Olbon School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Olbon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341764005020
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Olbon School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Woodland Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Olbon School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Olbon School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Woodland Park, NJ.
School address
District: Woodland Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341764005020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Charles Olbon School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 341764005020 · Woodland Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.4:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Middle School (374 students)
Charles Olbon School shrank from 436 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Charles Olbon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles Olbon School
404 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
374 students
- Beatrice Gilmo
Beatrice Gilmore School
359 students
- School One 122
School One
122 students
What this shows Charles Olbon School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Olbon School compares
Charles Olbon 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 22% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,368
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 404 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 38.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Charles Olbon School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Woodland Park School District reports $24,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Olbon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beatrice Gilmore School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| School One | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Olbon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Woodland Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Olbon School
How many students attend Charles Olbon School?
Charles Olbon School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodland Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Olbon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Olbon School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Charles Olbon School?
36.0% of students at Charles Olbon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Olbon School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Olbon School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Woodland Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Olbon School?
Charles Olbon School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Charles Olbon School rank among public schools in Woodland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Olbon School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Woodland Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Woodland Park School District?
Besides Charles Olbon School, Woodland Park School District also operates Memorial Middle School (374 students), Beatrice Gilmore School (359 students), and School One (122 students). See the Woodland Park School District district page for the complete list.