- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Cozy Lake Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340780004270 · Oak Ridge, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Township High School (761 students)
Cozy Lake Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cozy Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township High School
761 students
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township Middle School
550 students
- White Rock Ele
White Rock Elementary School
481 students
- Arthur Stanlic
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
388 students
- This school 236
Cozy Lake Elementary School
236 students
- Ellen T. Brigg 226
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Cozy Lake Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cozy Lake Elementary School compares
Cozy Lake Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$26,837
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Jefferson Township Public School District reports $26,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.