Central Elementary School serves 369 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Central Elementary School's student population of 369 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.39, 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
11%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
25%
14%
White
1%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orange Board Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
369 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Central Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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