- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris Plains, NJ
Mountain Way School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Way School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341077004362
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Way School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Morris Plains · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Way 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, Mountain Way School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Morris Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Morris Plains School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341077004362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Mountain Way School grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341077004362 · Morris Plains, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 8:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris Plains Borough School (398 students)
Mountain Way School grew from 198 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Mountain Way School compares
Mountain Way 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% 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
7.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Asian 7.0%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Mountain Way School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Mountain Way School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Plains Borough School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Way School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Morris Plains
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Way School
How many students attend Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morris Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Way School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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 Mountain Way School?
6.1% of students at Mountain Way School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Way School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Way School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Morris Plains, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Way School?
Mountain Way School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Mountain Way School rank among public schools in Morris Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Way School ranks #2 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 Mountain Way School, Morris Plains School District also operates Morris Plains Borough School (398 students). See the Morris Plains School District district page for the complete list.