Enrollment
406
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Mountain Primary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Mountain Primary School
Cedar Mountain Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Vernon, New Jersey, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 750 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #633, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students) and Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students) alongside Cedar Mountain Primary 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 Cedar Mountain Primary School compares
Cedar Mountain Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,249
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon Township School District, which includes Cedar Mountain Primary School.
$26,249
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~406 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cedar Mountain Primary School a good school?
Cedar Mountain Primary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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