At a glance
Reported students
178
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,038
Northern Valley Central: 178 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
4.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.4:1. 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
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.2:1
What the reported data says about Northern Valley Central
Northern Valley Central is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Norwood. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Northern Valley Regional High School District. NCES reports 178 students for 2024–25.
Among 137 combined / other schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 138 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.8:1, 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 (56.2%) and Asian (22.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Northern Valley Central
- 1How do the reported 4.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 2.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.2%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black2.2%
- Asian22.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Northern Valley Regional High School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest
High · Grades 09–12
1,038 reported students
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
High · Grades 09–12
1,086 reported students
Public schools near Northern Valley Central
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziccolella Elementary School Other · Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District | KG–11 | 23 | 4.3 mi |
| Charter School of Educational Excellence Other · Charter · Charter School of Educational Excellence | KG–12 | 1,127 | 4.9 mi |
| Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School Other · Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District | KG–11 | 17 | 5.1 mi |
| Greenburgh Eleven High School Other · Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District | 04–12 | 50 | 5.1 mi |
| Bergen Regional School Other · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 06–12 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
| N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School Other · Bergen County Special Services School District | PK–12 | 97 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Northern Valley Central
What grades does Northern Valley Central serve?
Northern Valley Central reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Northern Valley Regional High School District.
How many students attend Northern Valley Central?
Northern Valley Central reported 178 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 137 New Jersey combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Northern Valley Central?
The calculated ratio is 4.8:1, based on 178 students and 37 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 Northern Valley Central a public, charter, or magnet school?
Northern Valley Central is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern Valley Regional High School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Northern Valley Central students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
2.8% 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 Northern Valley Central in?
Northern Valley Central is part of Northern Valley Regional High School District, based in Demarest, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Northern Valley Central?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ziccolella Elementary School (4.3 mi), Charter School of Educational Excellence (4.9 mi), Greenburgh Eleven Elementary School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.