At a glance
Reported students
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
22
Central Park School: 22 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
5.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Central Park School
Central Park School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Morristown. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Educational Services Commission of Morris County. NCES reports 22 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Central Park School
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic40.9%
- Black4.5%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Central Park School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frelinghuysen Middle School Middle · Morris School District | 06–08 | 1,078 | 0.2 mi |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital High · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Morris Co JDC High · Morris Co JDC | 09–12 | 0 | 1 mi |
| Morris Plains Borough School Middle · Morris Plains School District | 03–08 | 398 | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Way School Elementary · Morris Plains School District | PK–02 | 201 | 1.2 mi |
| Lafayette Learning Center Other · Morris School District | PK–PK | 118 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central Park School
What grades does Central Park School serve?
Central Park School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Educational Services Commission of Morris County.
How many students attend Central Park School?
Central Park School reported 22 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central Park School?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 22 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central Park School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central Park School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Educational Services Commission of Morris County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Central Park School in?
Central Park School is part of Educational Services Commission of Morris County, based in Morris Plains, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central Park School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Frelinghuysen Middle School (0.2 mi), Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital (1 mi), Morris Co JDC (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.