- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldwick, NJ
Julia a Traphagen School
Federal NCES profile for Julia a Traphagen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341686000892
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julia a Traphagen School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waldwick · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 0.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Julia a Traphagen School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julia a Traphagen School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, NJ.
School address
District: Waldwick School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341686000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Julia a Traphagen School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341686000892 · Waldwick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.6:1 · 0.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldwick High School (434 students)
Julia a Traphagen School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Julia a Traphagen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldwick High
Waldwick High School
434 students
- This school
Julia a Traphagen School
414 students
- Waldwick Middl
Waldwick Middle School
401 students
- Crescent Eleme
Crescent Elementary School
313 students
What this shows Julia a Traphagen School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julia a Traphagen School compares
Julia a Traphagen 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.7% | ▼ 98% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,741
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 414 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 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Julia a Traphagen School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Waldwick School District reports $23,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julia a Traphagen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldwick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldwick Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crescent Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julia a Traphagen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julia a Traphagen School
How many students attend Julia a Traphagen School?
Julia a Traphagen School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldwick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julia a Traphagen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julia a Traphagen School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julia a Traphagen School?
0.7% of students at Julia a Traphagen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julia a Traphagen School?
The largest demographic group at Julia a Traphagen School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Waldwick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julia a Traphagen School?
Julia a Traphagen School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Julia a Traphagen School rank among public schools in Waldwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Julia a Traphagen School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waldwick, 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 Waldwick School District?
Besides Julia a Traphagen School, Waldwick School District also operates Waldwick High School (434 students), Waldwick Middle School (401 students), and Crescent Elementary School (313 students). See the Waldwick School District district page for the complete list.