Enrollment
221
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Demarest, NJ
County Road School
Federal NCES profile for County Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340381000332
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
County Road School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Demarest · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
County Road School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, County Road School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Demarest, NJ.
School address
District: Demarest School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340381000332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How County Road School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at County Road School
County Road School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Demarest, New Jersey, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.6% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 240 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #142.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Demarest School District also operates Demarest Middle School (359 students) and Luther Lee Emerson School (221 students) alongside County Road 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 County Road School compares
County Road 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,333
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 221 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 59.7%
Asian 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, County Road School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Demarest School District, which includes County Road School.
$25,333
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 20.6%
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 County Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demarest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Lee Emerson School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to County Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about County Road School
How many students attend County Road School?
County Road School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Demarest, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at County Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at County Road School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at County Road School?
1.6% of students at County Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of County Road School?
The largest demographic group at County Road School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Demarest, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for County Road School?
County Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 County Road School rank among public schools in Demarest?
By Resource Investment Index, County Road School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Demarest, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Demarest on the city page.
Is County Road School a good school?
County Road School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Demarest School District?
Besides County Road School, Demarest School District also operates Demarest Middle School (359 students) and Luther Lee Emerson School (221 students). See the Demarest School District district page for the complete list.
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