Enrollment
414
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julia a Traphagen School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julia a Traphagen School
Julia a Traphagen School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Waldwick, New Jersey, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.7% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the New Jersey average.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 575 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #459, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Waldwick School District also operates Waldwick High School (434 students) and Waldwick Middle School (401 students) alongside Julia a Traphagen 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 Julia a Traphagen School compares
Julia a Traphagen 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waldwick School District, which includes Julia a Traphagen School.
$22,117
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 23.7%
Federal 3.2%
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 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
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~414 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Waldwick on the city page.
Is Julia a Traphagen School a good school?
Julia a Traphagen School earns 48/100 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 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.
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