- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hazlet, NJ
Cove Road School
Federal NCES profile for Cove Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341368003830
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cove Road School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Hazlet · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cove Road School has class sizes smaller than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cove Road School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hazlet, NJ.
School address
District: Hazlet Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341368003830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Cove Road School shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341368003830 · Hazlet, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 8.3:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Raritan High School (781 students)
Cove Road School shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cove Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Raritan High S
Raritan High School
781 students
- Hazlet Middle
Hazlet Middle School
376 students
- Sycamore Drive
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
341 students
- Middle Road Sc 285
Middle Road School
285 students
- Lillian Drive 260
Lillian Drive School
260 students
- This school 175
Cove Road School
175 students
What this shows Cove Road School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cove Road School compares
Cove Road 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,734
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Cove Road School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazlet Township Public School District reports $24,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cove Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazlet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian Drive School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cove Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cove Road School
How many students attend Cove Road School?
Cove Road School has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hazlet, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cove Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cove Road School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Cove Road School?
13.3% of students at Cove Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cove Road School?
The largest demographic group at Cove Road School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Hazlet, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cove Road School?
Cove Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Cove Road School rank among elementary schools in Hazlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Cove Road School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Hazlet, 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 Hazlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazlet Township Public School District?
Besides Cove Road School, Hazlet Township Public School District also operates Raritan High School (781 students), Hazlet Middle School (376 students), and Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center (341 students). See the Hazlet Township Public School District district page for the complete list.