At a glance
Reported students
175
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.59
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
4th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
272.5
Cove Road School: 175 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 208
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Cove Road School
Cove Road School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Hazlet. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Hazlet Township Public School District. NCES reports 175 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 4th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, close to the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 (74.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 23.6%. 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 Cove Road School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.59 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 23.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.3%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black4.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Hazlet Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Beers Street School
Middle · Grades 05–06
198 reported students
Hazlet Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
376 reported students
Raritan Valley School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
241 reported students
Lillian Drive School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
260 reported students
Middle Road School
Elementary · Grades 01–04
285 reported students
Sycamore Drive Early Childhood Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
341 reported students
Public schools near Cove Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlet Middle School Middle · Hazlet Township Public School District | 07–08 | 376 | 0.6 mi |
| Beers Street School Middle · Hazlet Township Public School District | 05–06 | 198 | 1.7 mi |
| Indian Hill School Middle · Holmdel Township School District | 04–06 | 610 | 1.9 mi |
| Joseph R. Bolger Middle School Middle · Keansburg School District | 06–08 | 318 | 2.4 mi |
| Thorne Middle School Middle · Middletown Township Public School District | 06–08 | 597 | 3 mi |
| Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School Middle · Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District | 06–08 | 835 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cove Road School
What grades does Cove Road School serve?
Cove Road School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hazlet Township Public School District.
How many students attend Cove Road School?
Cove Road School reported 175 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 4th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 208 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cove Road School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 175 students and 17.59 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cove Road School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cove Road School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hazlet Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cove Road School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.6% 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 Cove Road School in?
Cove Road School is part of Hazlet Township Public School District, based in Hazlet, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cove Road School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hazlet Middle School (0.6 mi), Beers Street School (1.7 mi), Indian Hill School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.