- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, NJ
Northern Valley Central
Federal NCES profile for Northern Valley Central, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341176003359
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Valley Central earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 178
- students enrolled
Northern Valley Central has class sizes smaller than 99% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341176003359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Northern Valley Central held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341176003359 · Norwood, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 4.5:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (1,086 students)
Northern Valley Central held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Northern Valley Central in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Valle
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
1,086 students
- Northern Valle
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
1,038 students
- This school 178
Northern Valley Central
178 students
What this shows Northern Valley Central reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Valley Central compares
Northern Valley Central 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 | 4.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.5:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$46,829
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Asian 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Northern Valley Central is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Northern Valley Regional High School District reports $46,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern Valley Central Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Valley Central's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Valley Central
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has 178 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Norwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central is 4.5:1, which is 62% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Valley Central?
The largest demographic group at Northern Valley Central is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Norwood, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Northern Valley Regional High School District?
Besides Northern Valley Central, Northern Valley Regional High School District also operates Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan (1,086 students) and Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest (1,038 students). See the Northern Valley Regional High School District district page for the complete list.