Very Good
#916 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 37% in state
Lounsberry Hollow School
Elementary School · Vernon Township School District · Vernon, NJ
A Vernon Township School District elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 SAMMIS ROAD PO BOX 219, Vernon, NJ 07462
- Math 38% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lounsberry Hollow School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lounsberry Hollow School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,125
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields of Green Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vernon Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lounsberry Hollow School is listed in Vernon Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lounsberry Hollow School
Lounsberry Hollow School is a public elementary school in Vernon, NJ, part of Vernon Township School District, serving approximately 428 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lounsberry Hollow School
What grades does Lounsberry Hollow School serve?
Lounsberry Hollow School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Lounsberry Hollow School?
Lounsberry Hollow School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lounsberry Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lounsberry Hollow School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lounsberry Hollow School rank in NJ?
Lounsberry Hollow School ranks #916 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Lounsberry Hollow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lounsberry Hollow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lounsberry Hollow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lounsberry Hollow School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lounsberry Hollow School a charter school?
No, Lounsberry Hollow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lounsberry Hollow School a Title I school?
No, Lounsberry Hollow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lounsberry Hollow School?
22.4% of students at Lounsberry Hollow School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (973) 764-8745
- Area population (ZIP 07462)
- 6,892
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07462; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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