- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morris Plains, NJ
Morris Plains Borough School
Federal NCES profile for Morris Plains Borough School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341077004358
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Plains Borough School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Morris Plains · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Plains Borough School has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Plains Borough School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Morris Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Morris Plains School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341077004358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Morris Plains Borough School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341077004358 · Morris Plains, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 9.9:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Way School (201 students)
Morris Plains Borough School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Morris Plains Borough School compares
Morris Plains Borough 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 78% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,289
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 9.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Morris Plains Borough School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morris Plains School District reports $28,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morris Plains Borough School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Way School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Plains Borough 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morris Plains Borough School
How many students attend Morris Plains Borough School?
Morris Plains Borough School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morris Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Plains Borough School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Plains Borough School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 Morris Plains Borough School?
6.6% of students at Morris Plains Borough School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Plains Borough School?
The largest demographic group at Morris Plains Borough School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Morris Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Plains Borough School?
Morris Plains Borough School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Morris Plains Borough School rank among public schools in Morris Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Plains Borough School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris Plains School District?
Besides Morris Plains Borough School, Morris Plains School District also operates Mountain Way School (201 students). See the Morris Plains School District district page for the complete list.