At a glance
Reported students
234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
Dogwood Hill Elementary School: 234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.2:1 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
- 240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about Dogwood Hill Elementary School
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oakland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Oakland Public School District. NCES reports 234 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, below 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 (67.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.4 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?
- 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
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White67.5%
- Hispanic24.4%
- Black0.4%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.8%
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 Oakland Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manito Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
255 reported students
Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
343 reported students
Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
446 reported students
TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning
Other · Grades PK–PK
22 reported students
Public schools near Dogwood Hill Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Road School Elementary · Franklin Lakes School District | PK–05 | 231 | 1.1 mi |
| Heights Elementary School Elementary · Oakland Public School District | KG–05 | 343 | 1.5 mi |
| Manito Elementary School Elementary · Oakland Public School District | KG–05 | 255 | 2 mi |
| Lenox School Elementary · Pompton Lakes School District | KG–05 | 355 | 2.6 mi |
| Pines Lake Elementary School Elementary · Wayne Township Public School District | KG–05 | 356 | 2.6 mi |
| High Mountain Road School Elementary · Franklin Lakes School District | PK–05 | 301 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dogwood Hill Elementary School
What grades does Dogwood Hill Elementary School serve?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oakland Public School District.
How many students attend Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 240 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 234 students and 25.4 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dogwood Hill Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.5% 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 Dogwood Hill Elementary School in?
Dogwood Hill Elementary School is part of Oakland Public School District, based in Oakland, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dogwood Hill Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colonial Road School (1.1 mi), Heights Elementary School (1.5 mi), Manito Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.