- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fernbrook School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341365004490 · Randolph, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 10.3:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Randolph High School (1,275 students)
Fernbrook School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 45.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Fernbrook School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randolph High
Randolph High School
1,275 students
- Randolph Middl
Randolph Middle School
959 students
- Center Grove S
Center Grove School
542 students
- Ironia School 491
Ironia School
491 students
- Shongum School 482
Shongum School
482 students
- This school 474
Fernbrook School
474 students
What this shows Fernbrook School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fernbrook School compares
Fernbrook 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$25,979
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
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 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
District finance for Randolph Township School District reports $25,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.