Walnut Ridge School serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Walnut Ridge School's student population of 89 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
89 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Walnut Ridge School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
12%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
86%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walnut Ridge School?
89 students attend Walnut Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Walnut Ridge School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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