- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
James Fallon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Fallon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728000408
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Fallon Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James Fallon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Fallon Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
James Fallon Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 341728000408 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
James Fallon Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James Fallon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne Valley H
Wayne Valley High School
1,201 students
- Wayne Hills Hi
Wayne Hills High School
1,162 students
- Schuyler Colfa
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
650 students
- Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne Middle School
617 students
- George Washing
George Washington Middle School
493 students
- This school 370
James Fallon Elementary School
370 students
What this shows James Fallon Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Fallon Elementary School compares
James Fallon 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 85% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$27,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 370 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 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, James Fallon Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne Township Public School District reports $27,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Fallon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayne Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Colfax Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Fallon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Fallon Elementary School
How many students attend James Fallon Elementary School?
James Fallon Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Fallon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Fallon Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Fallon Elementary School?
4.3% of students at James Fallon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Fallon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Fallon Elementary School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Fallon Elementary School?
James Fallon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 James Fallon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, James Fallon Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne Township Public School District?
Besides James Fallon Elementary School, Wayne Township Public School District also operates Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students), Wayne Hills High School (1,162 students), and Schuyler Colfax Middle School (650 students). See the Wayne Township Public School District district page for the complete list.