- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Ridge, NJ
White Rock Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Rock Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340780004278
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Rock Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Oak Ridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
White Rock Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Rock Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Oak Ridge, NJ.
School address
District: Jefferson Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340780004278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
White Rock Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+26.7%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 340780004278 · Oak Ridge, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 13.4:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Township High School (761 students)
White Rock Elementary School grew from 378 students in 2022-23 to 479 in 2023-24 (+26.7%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
White Rock Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township High School
761 students
- Jefferson Town
Jefferson Township Middle School
550 students
- This school
White Rock Elementary School
481 students
- Arthur Stanlic
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
388 students
- Cozy Lake Elem 236
Cozy Lake Elementary School
236 students
- Ellen T. Brigg 226
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
226 students
What this shows White Rock Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Rock Elementary School compares
White Rock 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 64% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,837
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 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 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, White Rock Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson Township Public School District reports $26,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Rock Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Township Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cozy Lake Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Rock Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Rock Elementary School
How many students attend White Rock Elementary School?
White Rock Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Ridge, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Rock Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Rock Elementary School?
10.8% of students at White Rock Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Rock Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Rock Elementary School is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Rock Elementary School?
White Rock Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 White Rock Elementary School rank among public schools in Oak Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, White Rock Elementary School ranks #5 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 Jefferson Township Public School District?
Besides White Rock Elementary School, Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students), Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students), and Arthur Stanlick Elementary School (388 students). See the Jefferson Township Public School District district page for the complete list.