Enrollment
476
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pompton Plains, NJ
Pequannock Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Pequannock Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341290004478
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pequannock Valley School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pompton Plains · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pequannock Valley School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pequannock Valley School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pompton Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Pequannock Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341290004478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pequannock Valley School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pequannock Valley School
Pequannock Valley School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, enrolling 476 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the New Jersey average.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 591 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Pequannock Township School District also operates Pequannock Township High School (655 students) and Stephen J. Gerace School (334 students) alongside Pequannock Valley School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pequannock Valley School compares
Pequannock Valley School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Pequannock Valley School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pequannock Township School District, which includes Pequannock Valley School.
$22,261
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 23.3%
Federal 1.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pequannock Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pequannock Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen J. Gerace School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Boulevard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pequannock Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pequannock Valley School
How many students attend Pequannock Valley School?
Pequannock Valley School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pompton Plains, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pequannock Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pequannock Valley School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pequannock Valley School?
2.3% of students at Pequannock Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pequannock Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Pequannock Valley School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Pompton Plains, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pequannock Valley School?
Pequannock Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pequannock Valley School rank among public schools in Pompton Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Pequannock Valley School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pompton 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 Pompton Plains on the city page.
Is Pequannock Valley School a good school?
Pequannock Valley School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pequannock Township School District?
Besides Pequannock Valley School, Pequannock Township School District also operates Pequannock Township High School (655 students), Stephen J. Gerace School (334 students), and North Boulevard School (326 students). See the Pequannock Township School District district page for the complete list.
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