- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon, NJ
Cedar Mountain Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Mountain Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341671006009
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Mountain Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Mountain Primary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Mountain Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Vernon, NJ.
School address
District: Vernon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341671006009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cedar Mountain Primary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341671006009 · Vernon, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 10.7:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Township High School (906 students)
Cedar Mountain Primary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Cedar Mountain Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon Townshi
Vernon Township High School
906 students
- Glen Meadow Mi
Glen Meadow Middle School
617 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Primary School
431 students
- Lounsberry Hol
Lounsberry Hollow School
417 students
- This school
Cedar Mountain Primary School
406 students
- Walnut Ridge S 95
Walnut Ridge School
95 students
What this shows Cedar Mountain Primary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Mountain Primary School compares
Cedar Mountain Primary 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 63% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$27,558
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Cedar Mountain Primary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Mountain Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Meadow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lounsberry Hollow School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Mountain Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Mountain Primary School
How many students attend Cedar Mountain Primary School?
Cedar Mountain Primary School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Mountain Primary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Mountain Primary School?
11.1% of students at Cedar Mountain Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Mountain Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Mountain Primary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Vernon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Mountain Primary School?
Cedar Mountain Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cedar Mountain Primary School rank among elementary schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Mountain Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Vernon, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Township School District?
Besides Cedar Mountain Primary School, Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students), Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students), and Rolling Hills Primary School (431 students). See the Vernon Township School District district page for the complete list.