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#1980 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Walnut Ridge School
School · Vernon Township School District · Vernon, NJ
A Vernon Township School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
625 ROUTE 517 PO BOX 190, Vernon, NJ 07462
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields of Green Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 0.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Sussex Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Clifton E. LawrenceEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 5.0 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vernon Township School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Walnut Ridge School is listed in Vernon Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Ridge School
Walnut Ridge School is a public school in Vernon, NJ, part of Vernon Township School District, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,980 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Ridge School
What grades does Walnut Ridge School serve?
Walnut Ridge School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Ridge School rank in NJ?
Walnut Ridge School ranks #1,980 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Walnut Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walnut Ridge School a charter school?
No, Walnut Ridge School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Ridge School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Ridge School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Ridge School?
13.5% of students at Walnut Ridge 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.1%
- Phone
- (973) 764-2801
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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