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Central Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–3
281 Route 46, Great Meadows, NJ 07838 · (908) 637-4041 · Part of Great Meadows Regional School District
Students
349
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
26%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–3
What stands out about Central Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 22% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 47.3%
Location
Directions ↗
281 Route 46, Great Meadows
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K77
Kindergarten60
Grade 172
Grade 264
Grade 376
Enrollment over time
286’20
302’21
296’22
301’23
349’24
Up 22% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Hispanic 15%Black 3%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.