- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wallington, NJ
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341692000902
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wallington · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wallington, NJ.
School address
District: Wallington Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341692000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341692000902 · Wallington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 13.3:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallington Junior Senior High School (545 students)
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallington Jun
Wallington Junior Senior High School
545 students
- Frank W. Gavla
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
361 students
- This school
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School compares
Jefferson (Annex) 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 253 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 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Jefferson (Annex) 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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallington Junior Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wallington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 13% 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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
28.3% of students at Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Wallington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School rank among public schools in Wallington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School ranks #2 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 Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School, Wallington Boro School District also operates Wallington Junior Senior High School (545 students) and Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School (361 students). See the Wallington Boro School District district page for the complete list.