Central Elementary School

Serving 329 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Central Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
32%
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Black
32%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
329 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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