Central School

central.glenrocknj.org/

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Central School, located at 600 S. Maple Avenue in Glen Rock, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Glen Rock Public Schools district, it is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with programs that foster social-emotional growth, creativity, and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the Glen Rock community, benefiting from active parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between families and educators. Central School consistently performs well in state-level assessments, and it is frequently noted for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on preparing students for middle school through inclusive and personalized instruction. Its suburban setting and tradition of academic rigor make it a cornerstone of the local educational landscape.

299

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	27
Black	3
Asian	45
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
207 (69.2%)
Asian
45 (15.1%)
Hispanic
27 (9.0%)
Two or More
15 (5.0%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glen Rock Public School District
Phone:	(201)445-7700
Website:	http://central.glenrocknj.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 44