- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wallington, NJ
Wallington Junior Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wallington Junior Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341692000898
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallington Junior Senior High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wallington · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallington Junior Senior High School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wallington, NJ.
School address
District: Wallington Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341692000898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wallington Junior Senior High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 341692000898 · Wallington, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.7:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School (361 students)
Wallington Junior Senior High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wallington Junior Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wallington Junior Senior High School
545 students
- Frank W. Gavla
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
361 students
- Jefferson (Ann
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Wallington Junior Senior High School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallington Junior Senior High School compares
Wallington Junior Senior High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 12% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 136 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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Wallington Junior Senior High School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Wallington Junior Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallington Junior Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wallington Junior Senior High School
How many students attend Wallington Junior Senior High School?
Wallington Junior Senior High School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wallington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallington Junior Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallington Junior Senior High School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallington Junior Senior High School?
26.1% of students at Wallington Junior Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallington Junior Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wallington Junior Senior High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Wallington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallington Junior Senior High School?
Wallington Junior Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Wallington Junior Senior High School rank among public schools in Wallington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallington Junior Senior High School ranks #1 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 Wallington Junior Senior High School, Wallington Boro School District also operates Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School (361 students) and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School (253 students). See the Wallington Boro School District district page for the complete list.