- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, NJ
Walnut Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341671005428
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Ridge School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Ridge School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Ridge School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Vernon, NJ.
School address
District: Vernon Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341671005428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Walnut Ridge School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 341671005428 · Vernon, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 19:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Township High School (906 students)
Walnut Ridge School shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 89 in 2023-24 (-23.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walnut Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernon Townshi
Vernon Township High School
906 students
- Glen Meadow Mi
Glen Meadow Middle School
617 students
- Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Primary School
431 students
- Lounsberry Hol
Lounsberry Hollow School
417 students
- Cedar Mountain
Cedar Mountain Primary School
406 students
- This school 95
Walnut Ridge School
95 students
What this shows Walnut Ridge School reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Ridge School compares
Walnut Ridge 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 61% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 68% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$27,558
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
Counselors0.0 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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Walnut Ridge School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Vernon Township School District reports $27,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Meadow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Hills Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lounsberry Hollow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Mountain Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Ridge School
How many students attend Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has 95 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge School is 19:1, which is 61% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Ridge School?
9.5% of students at Walnut Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Ridge School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Vernon, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Walnut Ridge School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Ridge School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Township School District?
Besides Walnut Ridge School, Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students), Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students), and Rolling Hills Primary School (431 students). See the Vernon Township School District district page for the complete list.