Waldwick School District

Waldwick, New Jersey — 4 schools

1,591
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$27,673
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Waldwick School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,591 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,562 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bergen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,673 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.1% local, 23.7% state, and 3.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $127,837 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #404 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 318.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.6% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Waldwick High School accounts for 27.8% of all Waldwick School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Waldwick School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Waldwick School District student-counselor ratio is 318:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Waldwick School District is typically wider than the Waldwick School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Waldwick School District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.2%
Federal
23.7%
State
73.1%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
404 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bergen County county, where this district is located.

$1,778
Studio/mo
$2,024
1 BR/mo
$2,324
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,618
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$127,837
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Waldwick School District.

White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
318.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Waldwick School District

School Enrollment
Waldwick High School
434
Julia a Traphagen School
414
Waldwick Middle School
401
Crescent Elementary School
313

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Waldwick School District?

Waldwick School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,591 students.

How much does Waldwick School District spend per student?

Waldwick School District spends $27,673 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #404 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Waldwick School District?

The average teacher salary in Waldwick School District is $127,837 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Waldwick School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bergen County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Waldwick School District?

Waldwick School District students are 67.6% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Asian, 1.6% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Waldwick School District?

Waldwick School District has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #404 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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