Enrollment
545
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallington Junior Senior High School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wallington Junior Senior High School
Wallington Junior Senior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wallington, New Jersey, enrolling 545 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.7:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.1% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 485 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wallington Boro School District spends $18,865 per pupil, 24% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wallington Boro School District also operates Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School (361 students) and Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School (253 students) alongside Wallington Junior Senior High 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 Wallington Junior Senior High School compares
Wallington Junior Senior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallington Boro School District, which includes Wallington Junior Senior High School.
$18,865
Per student
-24%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.8%
State 35.7%
Federal 6.5%
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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~545 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wallington on the city page.
Is Wallington Junior Senior High School a good school?
Wallington Junior Senior High School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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