Central Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.]( "This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.")
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Central Elementary School's student population of 345 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
33%
Black
31%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Central Elementary School?
345 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?
Central Elementary School is part of Orange Board Of Education School District.
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