- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Apshawa Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 341752004998 · West Milford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 13.3:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: West Milford High School (947 students)
Apshawa Elementary School grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (+20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Apshawa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Milford H
West Milford High School
947 students
- Macopin Middle
Macopin Middle School
675 students
- Maple Road Ele 303
Maple Road Elementary School
303 students
- Marshall Hill 283
Marshall Hill Elementary School
283 students
- This school 266
Apshawa Elementary School
266 students
- Upper Greenwoo 250
Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Apshawa Elementary School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apshawa Elementary School compares
Apshawa Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$29,395
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
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.
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
District finance for West Milford Township Public School District reports $29,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~266 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), up 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.