- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lenox School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 341335004934 · Pompton Lakes, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.1:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Pompton Lakes High School (610 students)
Lenox School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lenox School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pompton Lakes
Pompton Lakes High School
610 students
- Lakeside Schoo
Lakeside School
370 students
- This school
Lenox School
355 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
344 students
What this shows Lenox School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenox School compares
Lenox 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.1 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.
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
District finance for Pompton Lakes School District reports $24,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~355 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.