- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Albert Payson Terhune Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728004970
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Payson Terhune Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 341728004970 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 12.9:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- This school 347
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
347 students
What this shows Albert Payson Terhune Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert Payson Terhune Elementary compares
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Asian 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert Payson Terhune Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert Payson Terhune Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert Payson Terhune Elementary
How many students attend Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
5.1% of students at Albert Payson Terhune Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Albert Payson Terhune Elementary is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert Payson Terhune Elementary?
Albert Payson Terhune Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert Payson Terhune Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert Payson Terhune Elementary ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides Albert Payson Terhune Elementary, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.