Helen Morgan School in Sparta, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

499

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

43.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

73rd percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

759

Helen Morgan School: 499 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: 470
Teachers (FTE): 42
Student–teacher ratio: 11.2:1

What the reported data says about Helen Morgan School

Helen Morgan School is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Sparta. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Sparta Township Public School District. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd 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 (76.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. 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 Helen Morgan School

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.3 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 8.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White76.2%
Hispanic13.2%
Black3%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Alpine Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

759 reported students

Mohawk Avenue School

Elementary · Grades 03–03

236 reported students

Sparta Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

762 reported students

Sparta High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,025 reported students

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Public schools near Helen Morgan 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
Mohawk Avenue School Elementary · Sparta Township Public School District	03–03	236	0.9 mi
Alpine Elementary School Elementary · Sparta Township Public School District	PK–02	759	2 mi
Florence M. Burd Elementary · Andover Regional School District	PK–04	288	3.7 mi
Arthur Stanlick Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Township Public School District	01–03	388	4.3 mi
Ogdensburg Borough School Elementary · Ogdensburg Borough School District	PK–08	280	4.6 mi
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School Elementary · Jefferson Township Public School District	PK–KG	226	5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Helen Morgan School

What grades does Helen Morgan School serve?

Helen Morgan School reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sparta Township Public School District.

How many students attend Helen Morgan School?

Helen Morgan School reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 470 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Helen Morgan School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 499 students and 43.3 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 Helen Morgan School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Helen Morgan School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sparta Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Helen Morgan School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

8.4% 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 Helen Morgan School in?

Helen Morgan School is part of Sparta Township Public School District, based in Sparta, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Helen Morgan School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mohawk Avenue School (0.9 mi), Alpine Elementary School (2 mi), Florence M. Burd (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.