Enrollment
236
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Ridge, NJ
Cozy Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cozy Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340780004270
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cozy Lake Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cozy Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cozy Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Jefferson Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340780004270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cozy Lake Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cozy Lake Elementary School
Cozy Lake Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students) and Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students) alongside Cozy Lake Elementary 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 Cozy Lake Elementary School compares
Cozy Lake Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 66% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,340
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 236 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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Cozy Lake Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Township Public School District, which includes Cozy Lake Elementary School.
$26,340
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 5.4%
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 Cozy Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cozy Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~236 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cozy Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Cozy Lake Elementary School?
Cozy Lake Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cozy Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cozy Lake Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% 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 Cozy Lake Elementary School?
10.0% of students at Cozy Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cozy Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cozy Lake Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cozy Lake Elementary School?
Cozy Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Cozy Lake Elementary School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cozy Lake Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge on the city page.
Is Cozy Lake Elementary School a good school?
Cozy Lake Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Jefferson Township Public School District?
Besides Cozy Lake Elementary School, Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students), Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students), and White Rock Elementary School (481 students). See the Jefferson Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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