Enrollment
196
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paradise Knoll Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paradise Knoll Elementary School
Paradise Knoll Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 196 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 196 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 43/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students) and Macopin Middle School (675 students) alongside Paradise Knoll Elementary 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 Paradise Knoll Elementary School compares
Paradise Knoll Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$28,129
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Milford Township Public School District, which includes Paradise Knoll Elementary School.
$28,129
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~196 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Paradise Knoll Elementary School a good school?
Paradise Knoll Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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