Enrollment
342
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris Plains, NJ
Alfred Vail School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Vail School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341081004370
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Vail School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Morris Plains · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred Vail School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Vail School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Morris Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alfred Vail School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alfred Vail School
Alfred Vail School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morris Plains, New Jersey, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 342 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Morris Plains's public schools, it stands alongside Littleton Elementary School (392 students): Alfred Vail School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students) and Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students) alongside Alfred Vail School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alfred Vail School compares
Alfred Vail School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▲ 3% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 36.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Alfred Vail School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris School District, which includes Alfred Vail School.
$24,849
Per student
-1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 27.9%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alfred Vail School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Vail School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Morris Plains
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alfred Vail School
How many students attend Alfred Vail School?
Alfred Vail School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris Plains, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Vail School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Vail School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred Vail School?
30.4% of students at Alfred Vail School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Vail School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Vail School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Morris Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Vail School?
Alfred Vail School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alfred Vail School rank among public schools in Morris Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Vail School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Morris Plains, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Morris Plains on the city page.
Is Alfred Vail School a good school?
Alfred Vail School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Alfred Vail School, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), and Normandy Park School (371 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.
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