Walnut Ridge School

625 Route 517
Vernon, NJ 07462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Walnut Ridge School's student population of 100 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
100 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walnut Ridge School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
32%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
80%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Walnut Ridge School?
100 students attend Walnut Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Walnut Ridge School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walnut Ridge School offer ?
Walnut Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Walnut Ridge School part of?
Walnut Ridge School is part of Vernon Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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