- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Paramus, NJ
Stony Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stony Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341242000706
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Lane Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Paramus · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stony Lane Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Lane Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, NJ.
School address
District: Paramus Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341242000706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Stony Lane Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 341242000706 · Paramus, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.7:1 · 6.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Paramus High School (1,153 students)
Stony Lane Elementary School shrank from 216 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Stony Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paramus High S
Paramus High School
1,153 students
- East Brook Mid
East Brook Middle School
555 students
- West Brook Mid
West Brook Middle School
500 students
- Ridge Ranch El 338
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
338 students
- Parkway Elemen 297
Parkway Elementary School
297 students
- This school 223
Stony Lane Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Stony Lane Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stony Lane Elementary School compares
Stony Lane Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.9% | ▼ 77% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,912
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
Counselors0.4 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 47.5%
Asian 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Stony Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paramus Public School District reports $30,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stony Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stony Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Stony Lane Elementary School?
Stony Lane Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Paramus, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Stony Lane Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Stony Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stony Lane Elementary School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Paramus, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Lane Elementary School?
Stony Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Stony Lane Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Paramus?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Lane Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Paramus, 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 Paramus on the city page.
What other schools are in Paramus Public School District?
Besides Stony Lane Elementary School, Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students), East Brook Middle School (555 students), and West Brook Middle School (500 students). See the Paramus Public School District district page for the complete list.