Enrollment
481
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Rock Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Rock Elementary School
White Rock Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, enrolling 481 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 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.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 731 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #432.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Jefferson Township Public School District also operates Jefferson Township High School (761 students) and Jefferson Township Middle School (550 students) alongside White Rock 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 White Rock Elementary School compares
White Rock 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 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 (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
13.4:1
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
$26,340
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Township Public School District, which includes White Rock Elementary School.
$26,340
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 30.8%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
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 (~481 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is White Rock Elementary School a good school?
White Rock Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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