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Enrollment
759
Elementary
DISTRICT 498 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPARTA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341551005402
Alpine Elementary School
151 ANDOVER ROAD, SPARTA, NJ 07871 · (973) 729-3107 · Sussex County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL759 STUDENTS
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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
12.1:1
63 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.7:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
50 students
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 41%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 94 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 237 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 210 | 28% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Alpine Elementary School→Mohawk Avenue School→Helen Morgan School→Sparta Middle School→Sparta High School
Based on grade levels within Sparta Township Public School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Alpine Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Elementary School this school | 759 | 6.6% | N/A |
| Hillside Avenue School CRANFORD | 743 | 3.0% | 62.9% |
| Samuel Mickle School MICKLETON | 712 | 8.1% | 58.1% |
| Frank K. Hehnly CLARK | 543 | 6.8% | 59.0% |
| Lakeview Elementary School DENVILLE | 699 | 10.7% | 68.3% |
| Harrison Township Elementary School MULLICA HILL | 768 | 14.3% | 64.6% |
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 Alpine Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Sussex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 759 | #76 of 1,562 | #1 of 27 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #908 of 1,390 | #22 of 25 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.6% | #920 of 1,392 | #9 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 6.6% | #1,322 of 1,481 | #25 of 26 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +13.6% | #174 of 545 | #8 of 16 |
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
759
+127 (+20%) vs 2020
-6% since 1990-91, when it was 810
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 759 | 62.8 | 12.1:1 | 7% (50) |
| 2023-24 | 792 | 57 | 13.9:1 | 4% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 759 | 60 | 12.7:1 | 4% (32) |
| 2020-21 | 632 | 52 | 12.2:1 | 5% (29) |
| 2017-18 | 668 | 48 | 13.9:1 | 5% (34) |
| 2015-16 | 629 | 51 | 12.3:1 | 6% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 843 | 41 | 20.6:1 | 3% (28) |
| 2000-01 | 803 | 42 | 19.1:1 | 1% (12) |
| 1990-91 | 810 | 44 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alpine Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (668 to 759); teachers up 31% (48 to 62.8).
About Alpine Elementary School
Alpine Elementary School is a large elementary school in SPARTA, New Jersey, (ZIP code 07871). Its 759 students are spread across pre-K through 2. The typical figure for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 405 students.
Alpine Elementary School is one of 5 schools in Sparta Township Public School District, which enrolls 3,281 students in total.
Alpine Elementary School's enrollment is 71% White. Enrollment also includes 17% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 2% Black. Among people living in Sussex County, the White share is about 82%. Alpine Elementary School has a diversity index of 46%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 62.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at Alpine Elementary School and a ratio of 12.1:1. Across elementary schools in New Jersey, the average ratio is about 11.4:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 7% of enrollment. That is lower than the 23% average for public schools in Sussex County.
Among Sussex County residents, median household income is about $116,186, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 40%, and about 4% of people live in poverty. Alpine Elementary School is one of 46 public schools in Sussex County, which together enroll about 19,579 students.
Long Pond School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.7 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
Alpine Elementary School has an NCES locale of Town: Fringe.
The number of students climbed from 632 to 759 over 4 years.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Sussex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
145,807
Census ACS
Median income
$116,186
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
19,579 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Sparta Township Public School District
- Sparta High SchoolHigh · 1,025 students
- Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle · 762 students
- Helen Morgan SchoolElementary · 499 students
- Mohawk Avenue SchoolElementary · 236 students
Other schools in SPARTA
- Sparta High SchoolHigh · 1,025 students
- Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle · 762 students
- Sussex County Technical SchoolHigh · 672 students
- Helen Morgan SchoolElementary · 499 students
- Mohawk Avenue SchoolElementary · 236 students
- Sussex County Technology Charter SchoolMiddle · 225 students
Other Alpine Elementary schools
7 other US public schools in 7 states are named Alpine Elementary. Alpine Elementary School is the largest of the 8.
- Alpine Elementary SchoolALPINE, NJ · 146 students
- Alpine ElementaryLittlerock, CA · 591 students
- Alpine Elementary SchoolLONGMONT, CO · 388 students
- Alpine Elementary SchoolALPINE, TX · 375 students
- Alpine Elementary SchoolColumbus, OH · 348 students
Nearby schools
- Long Pond School1.7 mi · 189
- Florence M. Burd1.8 mi · 288
- Helen Morgan School2.0 mi · 499
- Mohawk Avenue School2.0 mi · 236
- Sparta High School3.4 mi · 1,025
- Northern Hills Academy3.5 mi · 44
Frequently asked questions
About Alpine Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Alpine Elementary School?
Alpine Elementary School enrolls approximately 759 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Alpine Elementary School serve?
Alpine Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Alpine Elementary School is approximately 12.1:1 (63 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alpine Elementary School?
At Alpine Elementary School, the student body is approximately 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Alpine Elementary School public or private?
Alpine Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Sparta Township Public School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.