- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Alfred Vail School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 341081004370 · Morris Plains, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 13.7:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Alfred Vail School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alfred Vail School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- This school 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- Woodland Schoo 299
Woodland School
299 students
What this shows Alfred Vail School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Vail School compares
Alfred Vail School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,078
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.