Enrollment
301
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How High Mountain Road School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at High Mountain Road School
High Mountain Road School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.7% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Franklin Lakes School District spends $32,615 per pupil, 31% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Franklin Lakes's public schools, it stands alongside Colonial Road School (231 students): High Mountain Road School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.4:1 vs 7:1).
Franklin Lakes School District also operates Franklin Avenue Middle School (369 students) and Woodside Avenue School (264 students) alongside High Mountain Road 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 High Mountain Road School compares
High Mountain Road 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,615
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Lakes School District, which includes High Mountain Road School.
$32,615
Per student
+31%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.9%
State 19.0%
Federal 2.1%
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 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is High Mountain Road School a good school?
High Mountain Road School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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