- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, NJ
Theunis Dey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Theunis Dey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341728004992
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theunis Dey Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Theunis Dey Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theunis Dey Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Wayne, NJ.
School address
District: Wayne Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341728004992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Theunis Dey Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 341728004992 · Wayne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 16.4:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Valley High School (1,201 students)
Theunis Dey Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Theunis Dey 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 459
Theunis Dey Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Theunis Dey Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theunis Dey Elementary School compares
Theunis Dey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Theunis Dey Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Theunis Dey 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Theunis Dey 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theunis Dey Elementary School
How many students attend Theunis Dey Elementary School?
Theunis Dey Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theunis Dey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theunis Dey Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 39% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Theunis Dey Elementary School?
3.7% of students at Theunis Dey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theunis Dey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Theunis Dey Elementary School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Wayne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theunis Dey Elementary School?
Theunis Dey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Theunis Dey Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Theunis Dey Elementary School ranks #1 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 Theunis Dey 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.