Enrollment
95
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Ridge School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Ridge School
Walnut Ridge School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Vernon, New Jersey, enrolling 95 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 98% of New Jersey schools and 61% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 9.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New Jersey schools, with 95 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #51, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Vernon Township School District also operates Vernon Township High School (906 students) and Glen Meadow Middle School (617 students) alongside Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge School compares
Walnut Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,249
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon Township School District, which includes Walnut Ridge School.
$26,249
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 43.7%
Federal 5.3%
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 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
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~95 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Walnut Ridge School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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