- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ringwood, NJ
Peter Cooper School
Federal NCES profile for Peter Cooper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341386004946
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peter Cooper School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Ringwood · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Peter Cooper School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Cooper School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, NJ.
School address
District: Ringwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341386004946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Peter Cooper School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 341386004946 · Ringwood, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 9.8:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students)
Peter Cooper School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Peter Cooper School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin J. Ryer
Martin J. Ryerson School
345 students
- This school
Peter Cooper School
235 students
- Eleanor G. Hew
Eleanor G. Hewitt
208 students
- Robert Erskine
Robert Erskine School
169 students
What this shows Peter Cooper School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peter Cooper School compares
Peter Cooper 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,628
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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Peter Cooper School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ringwood School District reports $30,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peter Cooper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin J. Ryerson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eleanor G. Hewitt | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Erskine School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peter Cooper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peter Cooper School
How many students attend Peter Cooper School?
Peter Cooper School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ringwood, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peter Cooper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peter Cooper School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Peter Cooper School?
4.5% of students at Peter Cooper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peter Cooper School?
The largest demographic group at Peter Cooper School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Ringwood, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peter Cooper School?
Peter Cooper School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Peter Cooper School rank among elementary schools in Ringwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Peter Cooper School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Ringwood, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ringwood School District?
Besides Peter Cooper School, Ringwood School District also operates Martin J. Ryerson School (345 students), Eleanor G. Hewitt (208 students), and Robert Erskine School (169 students). See the Ringwood School District district page for the complete list.