Central School serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central School's student population of 127 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
4%
14%
White
61%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
16.7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central School?
127 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Central School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Glen Ridge Public School District.
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