Enrollment
223
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stony Lane Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stony Lane Elementary School
Stony Lane Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Paramus, New Jersey, enrolling 223 students.
At 11.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Paramus Public School District also operates Paramus High School (1,153 students) and East Brook Middle School (555 students) alongside Stony Lane Elementary 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 Stony Lane Elementary School compares
Stony Lane Elementary 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$29,078
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paramus Public School District, which includes Stony Lane Elementary School.
$29,078
Per student
+16%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.8%
State 20.6%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stony Lane Elementary School a good school?
Stony Lane Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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