- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colonia, NJ
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341812003714
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Colonia · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Colonia, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbridge Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341812003714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 341812003714 · Colonia, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 13.9:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbridge High School (1,681 students)
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High School
1,681 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
1,405 students
- Colonia High S
Colonia High School
1,354 students
- Iselin Middle
Iselin Middle School
794 students
- Lafayette Esta
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
705 students
- This school 292
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School compares
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,527
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 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 50.3%
Asian 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodbridge Township School District reports $24,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Memorial High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iselin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Estates Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colonia, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
14.5% of students at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Colonia, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School?
Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School rank among public schools in Colonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Colonia, 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 Colonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodbridge Township School District?
Besides Oak Ridge Heights Elementary School, Woodbridge Township School District also operates Woodbridge High School (1,681 students), John F. Kennedy Memorial High School (1,405 students), and Colonia High School (1,354 students). See the Woodbridge Township School District district page for the complete list.