- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Edward V. Walton Primary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341563006036 · Springfield, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 13.4:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jonathan Dayton High School (654 students)
Edward V. Walton Primary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edward V. Walton Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jonathan Dayto
Jonathan Dayton High School
654 students
- This school
Edward V. Walton Primary School
511 students
- Florence M. Ga
Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School
474 students
- James Caldwell
James Caldwell Elementary School
276 students
- Thelma L. Sand
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
276 students
What this shows Edward V. Walton Primary School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward V. Walton Primary School compares
Edward V. Walton Primary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Springfield Public School District reports $21,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~511 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.