- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mahwah, NJ
Lenape Meadows
Federal NCES profile for Lenape Meadows, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340933000492
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenape Meadows earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenape Meadows has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenape Meadows ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Lenape Meadows grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 340933000492 · Mahwah, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.9:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahwah High School (829 students)
Lenape Meadows grew from 343 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lenape Meadows in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahwah High Sc
Mahwah High School
829 students
- Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- This school
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- Joyce Kilmer S
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- Betsy Ross Ele 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- George Washing 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows Lenape Meadows reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenape Meadows compares
Lenape Meadows is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 75% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,824
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 55.3%
Asian 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Lenape Meadows is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lenape Meadows Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramapo Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenape Meadows's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lenape Meadows
How many students attend Lenape Meadows?
Lenape Meadows has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mahwah, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenape Meadows?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenape Meadows is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lenape Meadows?
7.3% of students at Lenape Meadows are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenape Meadows?
The largest demographic group at Lenape Meadows is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenape Meadows?
Lenape Meadows has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lenape Meadows rank among public schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenape Meadows ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides Lenape Meadows, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students), Ramapo Ridge (642 students), and Joyce Kilmer School (394 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.