- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Ridge, NJ
East Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341245000712
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Brook Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Brook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Brook Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Park Ridge School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341245000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
East Brook Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 341245000712 · Park Ridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 10.1:1 · 3.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Ridge High School (491 students)
East Brook Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
East Brook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Ridge Hig
Park Ridge High School
491 students
- West Ridge Ele
West Ridge Elementary School
343 students
- This school
East Brook Elementary School
314 students
What this shows East Brook Elementary School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Brook Elementary School compares
East Brook 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.9% | ▼ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$31,369
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, East Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park Ridge School District reports $31,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Brook Elementary School
How many students attend East Brook Elementary School?
East Brook Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Brook Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 East Brook Elementary School?
3.9% of students at East Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Brook Elementary School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Brook Elementary School?
East Brook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 East Brook Elementary School rank among public schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, East Brook Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Park Ridge, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Park Ridge School District?
Besides East Brook Elementary School, Park Ridge School District also operates Park Ridge High School (491 students) and West Ridge Elementary School (343 students). See the Park Ridge School District district page for the complete list.