- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clark, NJ
Valley Road School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Road 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 340315005454
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Road School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clark · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Road School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Road School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clark, NJ.
School address
District: Clark Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340315005454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Valley Road School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340315005454 · Clark, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.8:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students)
Valley Road School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Valley Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arthur L. John
Arthur L. Johnson High School
785 students
- Frank K. Hehnl
Frank K. Hehnly
543 students
- Carl H. Kumpf
Carl H. Kumpf School
528 students
- This school
Valley Road School
390 students
- Clark Preschoo 22
Clark Preschool Annex
22 students
What this shows Valley Road School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Road School compares
Valley Road School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Valley Road School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark Township Public School District reports $21,109 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur L. Johnson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank K. Hehnly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl H. Kumpf School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Preschool Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Road School
How many students attend Valley Road School?
Valley Road School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Road School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Road School?
3.0% of students at Valley Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Road School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Road School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Clark, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Road School?
Valley Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Valley Road School rank among public schools in Clark?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Road School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clark, 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 Clark on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark Township Public School District?
Besides Valley Road School, Clark Township Public School District also operates Arthur L. Johnson High School (785 students), Frank K. Hehnly (543 students), and Carl H. Kumpf School (528 students). See the Clark Township Public School District district page for the complete list.