How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Edgemont Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Montclair, NJ | Montclair, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 251 | 406 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.3% | 8.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Edgemont Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,536 | $26,536 |
| District | Montclair Public Schools | Montclair Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Edgemont Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.8% | 60.3% |
| African American | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% | 14.0% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 7.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.0% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Edgemont Elementary School | Watchung Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 385:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.4% | 6.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 36 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.