Central School

Central School serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Central School's student population of 104 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
104 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Central School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
72%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Central School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central School?
104 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Central School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 104 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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