- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341692000900 · Wallington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallington Junior Senior High School (545 students)
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallington Jun
Wallington Junior Senior High School
545 students
- This school
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
361 students
- Jefferson (Ann
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School compares
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Wallington Boro School District reports $19,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~361 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.