Enrollment
266
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Milford, NJ
Apshawa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Apshawa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341752004998
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apshawa Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in West Milford · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Apshawa Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apshawa Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Milford, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341752004998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apshawa Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apshawa Elementary School
Apshawa Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 15.0% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 266 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 514 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #46, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students) and Macopin Middle School (675 students) alongside Apshawa Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Apshawa Elementary School compares
Apshawa Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 49% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,129
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Apshawa Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Milford Township Public School District, which includes Apshawa Elementary School.
$28,129
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Apshawa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macopin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apshawa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~266 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Apshawa Elementary School
How many students attend Apshawa Elementary School?
Apshawa Elementary School has 266 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Milford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apshawa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apshawa Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apshawa Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Apshawa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apshawa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Apshawa Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in West Milford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apshawa Elementary School?
Apshawa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apshawa Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Apshawa Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Milford, 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 West Milford on the city page.
Is Apshawa Elementary School a good school?
Apshawa Elementary School earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides Apshawa Elementary School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students), Macopin Middle School (675 students), and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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