- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernon, NJ
Glen Meadow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Meadow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341671005948
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Meadow Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glen Meadow Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Meadow Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Vernon, NJ.
School address
District: Vernon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341671005948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Glen Meadow Middle School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341671005948 · Vernon, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 9.5:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Township High School (906 students)
Glen Meadow Middle School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Glen Meadow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon Townshi
Vernon Township High School
906 students
- This school
Glen Meadow Middle School
617 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Primary School
431 students
- Lounsberry Hol
Lounsberry Hollow School
417 students
- Cedar Mountain
Cedar Mountain Primary School
406 students
- Walnut Ridge S 95
Walnut Ridge School
95 students
What this shows Glen Meadow Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Meadow Middle School compares
Glen Meadow Middle 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Glen Meadow Middle 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 Glen Meadow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lounsberry Hollow School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Mountain Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Meadow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glen Meadow Middle School
How many students attend Glen Meadow Middle School?
Glen Meadow Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Meadow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Meadow Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 19% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 Glen Meadow Middle School?
11.5% of students at Glen Meadow Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Meadow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Meadow Middle School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Vernon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Meadow Middle School?
Glen Meadow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Glen Meadow Middle School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Meadow Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public 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 public schools in Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Township School District?
Besides Glen Meadow Middle School, Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students), Rolling Hills Primary School (431 students), and Lounsberry Hollow School (417 students). See the Vernon Township School District district page for the complete list.