Enrollment
361
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallington, NJ
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341692000900
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wallington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wallington, NJ.
School address
District: Wallington Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341692000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wallington, New Jersey, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 504 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wallington Boro School District spends $18,865 per pupil, 24% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wallington Boro School District also operates Wallington Junior Senior High School (545 students) and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School (253 students) alongside Frank W. Gavlak 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School compares
Frank W. Gavlak 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallington Boro School District, which includes Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School.
$18,865
Per student
-24%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 35.7%
Federal 6.5%
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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Junior Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
How many students attend Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
24.3% of students at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Wallington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School rank among public schools in Wallington?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wallington, 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 Wallington on the city page.
Is Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School a good school?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 Wallington Boro School District?
Besides Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School, Wallington Boro School District also operates Wallington Junior Senior High School (545 students) and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School (253 students). See the Wallington Boro School District district page for the complete list.
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