- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
County Road School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340381000332 · Demarest, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Demarest Middle School (359 students)
County Road School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
County Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Demarest Middl
Demarest Middle School
359 students
- This school
County Road School
221 students
- Luther Lee Eme
Luther Lee Emerson School
221 students
What this shows County Road School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How County Road School compares
County Road School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,668
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 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.
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
District finance for Demarest School District reports $24,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.