Enrollment
342
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORRIS SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341081004370
Alfred Vail School
125 SPEEDWELL AVENUE, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950 · (973) 292-2080 · Morris County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL342 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
168 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 118 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 117 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 31% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Alfred Vail School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Vail School this school | 342 | 49.1% | N/A |
| Sussex Avenue School MORRISTOWN | 327 | 45.3% | 43.5% |
| Netcong Elementary School NETCONG | 295 | 48.8% | 39.2% |
| Willow Grove Elementary School HACKETTSTOWN | 320 | 45.0% | 52.7% |
| Robert Gordon Elementary School ROSELLE PARK | 325 | 49.5% | 33.0% |
| Roosevelt Elementary School KEARNY | 428 | 50.2% | 45.1% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Alfred Vail School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Morris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 342 | #936 of 1,562 | #45 of 92 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #720 of 1,390 | #63 of 89 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.1% | #531 of 1,392 | #29 of 89 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.1% | #600 of 1,481 | #7 of 90 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +18.8% | #112 of 545 | #12 of 40 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
342
+21 (+7%) vs 2020
+16% since 1990-91, when it was 295
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 342 | 30 | 11.4:1 | 49% (168) |
| 2023-24 | 334 | 28.9 | 11.6:1 | 46% (153) |
| 2022-23 | 349 | 25.4 | 13.7:1 | 38% (131) |
| 2020-21 | 321 | 27 | 11.9:1 | 32% (102) |
| 2017-18 | 288 | 27 | 10.7:1 | 40% (114) |
| 2015-16 | 315 | 27 | 11.7:1 | 40% (127) |
| 2010-11 | 321 | 24 | 13.4:1 | 34% (110) |
| 2000-01 | 323 | 21 | 15.4:1 | 22% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 295 | 22 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alfred Vail School.
Since 2017-18: students up 19% (288 to 342); teachers up 11% (27 to 30).
About Alfred Vail School
Alfred Vail School is a small elementary school for students in MORRIS PLAINS, New Jersey. The school serves kindergarten through 2. Enrollment is 342 students.
Within Morris School District, Alfred Vail School is one of 10 schools. The district enrolls 5,138 students.
Of every 100 students at Alfred Vail School, about 52 are Hispanic. It is also 37% White, 5% Black, and 5% multiracial. Morris County's residents are about 16% Hispanic, 36 points below the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 59%.
Its ratio of 11.4:1 is based on 30 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 11.4:1. In all, 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 19% for public schools in Morris County.
In Morris County, the median household earns about $137,326 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 58%, and roughly 3% of residents are in poverty. Across Morris County, 156 public schools serve about 72,239 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Morris Plains Borough School, is about 0.5 miles. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment figures show a rise of 21 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Alfred Vail School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Morris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
514,528
Census ACS
Median income
$137,326
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
58%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
72,239 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morris School District
- Morristown High SchoolHigh · 1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,078 students
- Normandy Park SchoolElementary · 371 students
- Sussex Avenue SchoolElementary · 327 students
- Woodland SchoolElementary · 299 students
- Thomas Jefferson SchoolElementary · 285 students
Other schools in MORRIS PLAINS
- Parsippany Hills High SchoolHigh · 1,035 students
- Morris Plains Borough SchoolMiddle · 398 students
- Littleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 392 students
- Mountview Road SchoolElementary · 276 students
- Mountain Way SchoolElementary · 201 students
Nearby schools
- Morris Plains Borough School0.5 mi · 398
- Sussex Avenue School0.7 mi · 327
- Lafayette Learning Center0.9 mi · 118
- Frelinghuysen Middle School1.1 mi · 1,078
- Unity Charter School1.1 mi · 256
- Morristown High School1.2 mi · 1,816
Frequently asked questions
About Alfred Vail SchoolHow large is Alfred Vail School?
Alfred Vail School enrolls approximately 342 students in grades KG-02.
Is Alfred Vail School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Alfred Vail School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does Alfred Vail School have?
Alfred Vail School employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alfred Vail School?
At Alfred Vail School, the student body is approximately 37% White, 52% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Alfred Vail School public or private?
Alfred Vail School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Morris School District.
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