- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morristown, NJ
Sussex Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Sussex Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341081004384
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sussex Avenue School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sussex Avenue School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sussex Avenue School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Sussex Avenue School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 341081004384 · Morristown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.6:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Sussex Avenue School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Sussex Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- This school 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- Woodland Schoo 299
Woodland School
299 students
What this shows Sussex Avenue School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sussex Avenue School compares
Sussex Avenue 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 39.4%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Sussex Avenue School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sussex Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sussex Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Avenue School
How many students attend Sussex Avenue School?
Sussex Avenue School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morristown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Avenue School is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sussex Avenue School?
28.1% of students at Sussex Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sussex Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Sussex Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sussex Avenue School?
Sussex Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Sussex Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sussex Avenue School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Sussex Avenue School, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), and Normandy Park School (371 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.