- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sparta, NJ
Alpine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341551005402
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sparta, NJ.
School address
District: Sparta Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341551005402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Alpine Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 341551005402 · Sparta, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
759 enr · 12.7:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparta High School (1,025 students)
Alpine Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Alpine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparta High Sc
Sparta High School
1,025 students
- Sparta Middle
Sparta Middle School
762 students
- This school
Alpine Elementary School
759 students
- Helen Morgan S
Helen Morgan School
499 students
- Mohawk Avenue 236
Mohawk Avenue School
236 students
What this shows Alpine Elementary School reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine Elementary School compares
Alpine Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 759 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Alpine Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sparta Township Public School District reports $27,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen Morgan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Avenue School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine Elementary School
How many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sparta, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpine Elementary School?
3.0% of students at Alpine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Sparta, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Elementary School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Sparta, 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 Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in Sparta Township Public School District?
Besides Alpine Elementary School, Sparta Township Public School District also operates Sparta High School (1,025 students), Sparta Middle School (762 students), and Helen Morgan School (499 students). See the Sparta Township Public School District district page for the complete list.