- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Ridge, NJ
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Knoll Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341752005008
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Knoll Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Knoll Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Knoll Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341752005008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Paradise Knoll Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341752005008 · Oak Ridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 13.1:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: West Milford High School (947 students)
Paradise Knoll Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Paradise Knoll Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Milford H
West Milford High School
947 students
- Macopin Middle
Macopin Middle School
675 students
- Maple Road Ele 303
Maple Road Elementary School
303 students
- Marshall Hill 283
Marshall Hill Elementary School
283 students
- Apshawa Elemen 266
Apshawa Elementary School
266 students
- This school 196
Paradise Knoll Elementary School
196 students
What this shows Paradise Knoll Elementary School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Knoll Elementary School compares
Paradise Knoll Elementary School is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,395
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
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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Paradise Knoll Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Milford Township Public School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Knoll Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macopin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apshawa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Knoll Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Knoll Elementary School
How many students attend Paradise Knoll Elementary School?
Paradise Knoll Elementary School has 196 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Knoll Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Knoll Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Knoll Elementary School?
10.8% of students at Paradise Knoll Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Knoll Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Knoll Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Knoll Elementary School?
Paradise Knoll Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paradise Knoll Elementary School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Knoll Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge on the city page.
What other schools are in West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides Paradise Knoll Elementary School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students), Macopin Middle School (675 students), and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.