Central Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction EAST HANOVER, NJ Grades 02–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
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Central Elementary School
EAST HANOVER, NJ 07936
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 02–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (100)
439
Students
40.3
Teachers
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
(973)887-0358
Phone
http://www.easthanoverschools.org
Website

Central Elementary School is a public school administered by the East Hanover Township School District district in EAST HANOVER, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 02–05.

Key statistics: 439 students enrolled; a 10.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
439.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 6% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.89:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
1.8%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 96% better
School Details
School Name
Central Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
340417004224
State School ID
NJ-271190-030
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
400 RIDGEDALE AVENUE
City
EAST HANOVER
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07936
County
Morris County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3411
State Leg. Upper
34026
State Leg. Lower
34026
Latitude
40.8258
Longitude
-74.3631
Grades Offered
2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
439
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.3
Teachers FTE
📐
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 8 1.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
East Hanover Township School District
LEAID
3404170
State LEA ID
NJ-271190
Phone
(973)887-2112
Website
http://www.easthanoverschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
East Hanover
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$30,229K
Federal Revenue
$528K
State Revenue
$6,489K
Local Revenue
$23,212K
Total Expenditure
$29,423K
Instruction Exp.
$15,508K
Support Services
$10,772K
Other Current Exp.
$506K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Central Elementary School

1
East Hanover Middle School
EAST HANOVER · Middle
0.5 mi
2
Frank J Smith Elementary
EAST HANOVER · Elementary
1.1 mi
3
Hanover Park High School
EAST HANOVER · High
1.6 mi
4
Troy Hills Elementary School
PARSIPPANY · Elementary
2.3 mi
5
Bee Meadow School
Whippany · Elementary
2.3 mi
6
Riker Hill Elementary School
LIVINGSTON · Elementary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
439 students are enrolled at Central Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Elementary School have?
Central Elementary School has 40.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School serve?
Central Elementary School serves grades 02 through 05.
Is Central Elementary School a charter school?
Central Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central Elementary School located in?
Central Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Elementary School belong to?
Central Elementary School is part of the East Hanover Township School District school district.
How much does East Hanover Township School District spend per student?
The East Hanover Township School District district spends approximately $67,022,779 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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