- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, NJ
Long Pond School
Federal NCES profile for Long Pond School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340090005326
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Pond School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Pond School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Pond School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Newton, NJ.
School address
District: Andover Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340090005326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Long Pond School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340090005326 · Newton, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 7.9:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence M. Burd (288 students)
Long Pond School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Long Pond School compares
Long Pond 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$35,825
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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Long Pond School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Andover Regional School District reports $35,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Pond School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence M. Burd | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Pond School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Pond School
How many students attend Long Pond School?
Long Pond School has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Pond School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Pond School is 7.9:1, which is 33% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 50% 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 Long Pond School?
12.0% of students at Long Pond School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Pond School?
The largest demographic group at Long Pond School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Newton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Pond School?
Long Pond School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Long Pond School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Pond School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover Regional School District?
Besides Long Pond School, Andover Regional School District also operates Florence M. Burd (288 students). See the Andover Regional School District district page for the complete list.