At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
528
Valley Road School: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 389
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Valley Road School
Valley Road School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Clark. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Clark Township Public School District. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.3%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Valley Road School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.58 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.58
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.2%
- Hispanic21.3%
- Black1.5%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Frank K. Hehnly
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Carl H. Kumpf School
Middle · Grades 06–08
528 reported students
Clark Preschool Annex
Other · Grades PK–PK
22 reported students
Arthur L. Johnson High School
High · Grades 09–12
785 reported students
Public schools near Valley Road School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Township Elementary · Winfield Township | PK–08 | 141 | 0.8 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Rahway Public School District | PK–06 | 658 | 0.9 mi |
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Rahway Public School District | PK–06 | 384 | 1.1 mi |
| Number 10 Elementary · Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 299 | 1.2 mi |
| Number 9 Elementary · Linden Public School District | PK–05 | 311 | 1.3 mi |
| Hillside Avenue School Elementary · Cranford Public School District | KG–08 | 743 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Valley Road School
What grades does Valley Road School serve?
Valley Road School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clark Township Public School District.
How many students attend Valley Road School?
Valley Road School reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Valley Road School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 390 students and 34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Valley Road School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Valley Road School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clark Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Valley Road School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Valley Road School in?
Valley Road School is part of Clark Township Public School District, based in Clark, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Valley Road School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winfield Township (0.8 mi), Franklin Elementary School (0.9 mi), Madison Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.