- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Lakes, NJ
High Mountain Road School
Federal NCES profile for High Mountain Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340537000460
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Mountain Road School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Franklin Lakes · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
High Mountain Road School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Mountain Road School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340537000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
High Mountain Road School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 340537000460 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 9.4:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Avenue Middle School (369 students)
High Mountain Road School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
High Mountain Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Avenu
Franklin Avenue Middle School
369 students
- This school
High Mountain Road School
301 students
- Woodside Avenu
Woodside Avenue School
264 students
- Colonial Road
Colonial Road School
231 students
What this shows High Mountain Road School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Mountain Road School compares
High Mountain Road 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 94% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$35,091
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 301 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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, High Mountain Road School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Lakes School District reports $35,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Mountain Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodside Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Road School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Mountain Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools in Franklin Lakes
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Mountain Road School
How many students attend High Mountain Road School?
High Mountain Road School has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Lakes, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Mountain Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Mountain Road School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 High Mountain Road School?
1.7% of students at High Mountain Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Mountain Road School?
The largest demographic group at High Mountain Road School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Mountain Road School?
High Mountain Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 High Mountain Road School rank among public schools in Franklin Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, High Mountain Road School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Lakes School District?
Besides High Mountain Road School, Franklin Lakes School District also operates Franklin Avenue Middle School (369 students), Woodside Avenue School (264 students), and Colonial Road School (231 students). See the Franklin Lakes School District district page for the complete list.