At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
Central School: 299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Central School
Central School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Glen Rock. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Glen Rock Public School District. NCES reports 299 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (69.2%) and Asian (15.1%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.6 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.2%
- Hispanic9%
- Black1%
- Asian15.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial5%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Glen Rock Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alexander Hamilton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
300 reported students
Clara E Coleman School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
322 reported students
Richard E Byrd School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
246 reported students
Glen Rock Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
Glen Rock High School
High · Grades 09–12
722 reported students
Public schools near Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard E Byrd School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 246 | 0.6 mi |
| Orchard Elementary School Elementary · Ridgewood Public School District | KG–05 | 348 | 0.7 mi |
| Clara E Coleman School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 322 | 0.7 mi |
| Alexander Hamilton School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 300 | 0.9 mi |
| Hawes Elementary School Elementary · Ridgewood Public School District | KG–05 | 357 | 1.1 mi |
| Radburn Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 445 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Central School
What grades does Central School serve?
Central School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Glen Rock Public School District.
How many students attend Central School?
Central School reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 352 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Central School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 299 students and 21.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glen Rock Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
1% 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 School in?
Central School is part of Glen Rock Public School District, based in Glen Rock, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richard E Byrd School (0.6 mi), Orchard Elementary School (0.7 mi), Clara E Coleman School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.