Enrollment
511
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, NJ
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Edward V. Walton Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341563006036
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward V. Walton Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward V. Walton Primary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward V. Walton Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ.
School address
District: Springfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341563006036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward V. Walton Primary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward V. Walton Primary School
Edward V. Walton Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, New Jersey, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 5.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 602 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #580, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 511 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Springfield Public School District also operates Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students) and Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (474 students) alongside Edward V. Walton Primary 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 Edward V. Walton Primary School compares
Edward V. Walton Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 82% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$22,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 511 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 11.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Edward V. Walton Primary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Public School District, which includes Edward V. Walton Primary School.
$22,129
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.9%
State 20.2%
Federal 4.9%
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 Edward V. Walton Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Dayton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Caldwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward V. Walton Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~511 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edward V. Walton Primary School
How many students attend Edward V. Walton Primary School?
Edward V. Walton Primary School has 511 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward V. Walton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward V. Walton Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% 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 Edward V. Walton Primary School?
5.4% of students at Edward V. Walton Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward V. Walton Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Edward V. Walton Primary School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward V. Walton Primary School?
Edward V. Walton Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward V. Walton Primary School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward V. Walton Primary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Springfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Edward V. Walton Primary School a good school?
Edward V. Walton Primary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Springfield Public School District?
Besides Edward V. Walton Primary School, Springfield Public School District also operates Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students), Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (474 students), and James Caldwell Elementary School (276 students). See the Springfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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