Enrollment
355
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pompton Lakes, NJ
Lenox School
Federal NCES profile for Lenox School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341335004934
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenox School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Lakes · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenox School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenox School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Pompton Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341335004934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lenox School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lenox School
Lenox School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 15.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 744 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #123.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pompton Lakes School District also operates Pompton Lakes High School (610 students) and Lakeside School (370 students) alongside Lenox 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 Lenox School compares
Lenox 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Asian 5.6%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Lenox School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pompton Lakes School District, which includes Lenox School.
$23,380
Per student
-6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 32.3%
Federal 6.2%
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 Lenox School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompton Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenox School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~355 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lenox School
How many students attend Lenox School?
Lenox School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pompton Lakes, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenox School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenox School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lenox School?
15.5% of students at Lenox School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenox School?
The largest demographic group at Lenox School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Pompton Lakes, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenox School?
Lenox School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lenox School rank among public schools in Pompton Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenox School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pompton 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 Pompton Lakes on the city page.
Is Lenox School a good school?
Lenox School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Pompton Lakes School District?
Besides Lenox School, Pompton Lakes School District also operates Pompton Lakes High School (610 students), Lakeside School (370 students), and Lincoln School (344 students). See the Pompton Lakes School District district page for the complete list.
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