- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon, NJ
Lounsberry Hollow School
Federal NCES profile for Lounsberry Hollow School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341671005424
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lounsberry Hollow School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lounsberry Hollow School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lounsberry Hollow School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Vernon, NJ.
School address
District: Vernon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341671005424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Lounsberry Hollow School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 341671005424 · Vernon, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 8.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Township High School (906 students)
Lounsberry Hollow School grew from 401 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lounsberry Hollow School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon Townshi
Vernon Township High School
906 students
- Glen Meadow Mi
Glen Meadow Middle School
617 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Primary School
431 students
- This school
Lounsberry Hollow School
417 students
- Cedar Mountain
Cedar Mountain Primary School
406 students
- Walnut Ridge S 95
Walnut Ridge School
95 students
What this shows Lounsberry Hollow School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lounsberry Hollow School compares
Lounsberry Hollow School 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 58% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$27,558
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Lounsberry Hollow School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lounsberry Hollow School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Meadow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Mountain Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lounsberry Hollow School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lounsberry Hollow School
How many students attend Lounsberry Hollow School?
Lounsberry Hollow School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lounsberry Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lounsberry Hollow School is 8.7:1, which is 26% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 45% 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 Lounsberry Hollow School?
12.5% of students at Lounsberry Hollow School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lounsberry Hollow School?
The largest demographic group at Lounsberry Hollow School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Vernon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lounsberry Hollow School?
Lounsberry Hollow School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Lounsberry Hollow School rank among elementary schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lounsberry Hollow School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Vernon, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Township School District?
Besides Lounsberry Hollow School, Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students), Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students), and Rolling Hills Primary School (431 students). See the Vernon Township School District district page for the complete list.