Enrollment
474
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Randolph, NJ
Fernbrook School
Federal NCES profile for Fernbrook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341365004490
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernbrook School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Randolph · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernbrook School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernbrook School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, NJ.
School address
District: Randolph Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341365004490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernbrook School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernbrook School
Fernbrook School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Randolph, New Jersey, enrolling 474 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 786 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #773, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 948 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students) and Randolph Middle School (959 students) alongside Fernbrook 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 Fernbrook School compares
Fernbrook 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 52% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,615
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Asian 16.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Fernbrook School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph Township School District, which includes Fernbrook School.
$25,615
Per student
+3%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 26.7%
Federal 3.3%
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 Fernbrook School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randolph Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Grove School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ironia School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shongum School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernbrook School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~474 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fernbrook School
How many students attend Fernbrook School?
Fernbrook School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Randolph, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernbrook School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Fernbrook School?
14.1% of students at Fernbrook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernbrook School?
The largest demographic group at Fernbrook School is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Randolph, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernbrook School?
Fernbrook School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fernbrook School rank among elementary schools in Randolph?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernbrook School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Randolph, 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 Randolph on the city page.
Is Fernbrook School a good school?
Fernbrook School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Randolph Township School District?
Besides Fernbrook School, Randolph Township School District also operates Randolph High School (1,275 students), Randolph Middle School (959 students), and Center Grove School (542 students). See the Randolph Township School District district page for the complete list.
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