- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cranford, NJ
Walnut Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340357005474
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Avenue School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Cranford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Avenue School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Avenue School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Cranford, NJ.
School address
District: Cranford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340357005474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Walnut Avenue School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340357005474 · Cranford, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.8:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranford High School (1,116 students)
Walnut Avenue School held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walnut Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranford High
Cranford High School
1,116 students
- Orange Avenue
Orange Avenue School
750 students
- Hillside Avenu
Hillside Avenue School
743 students
- Brookside Plac 364
Brookside Place School
364 students
- This school 304
Walnut Avenue School
304 students
- Livingston Ave 270
Livingston Avenue School
270 students
What this shows Walnut Avenue School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Avenue School compares
Walnut Avenue 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,905
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Walnut Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Cranford Public School District reports $22,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Place School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Avenue School
How many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cranford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Avenue School?
0.0% of students at Walnut Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Avenue School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Cranford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Walnut Avenue School rank among public schools in Cranford?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Avenue School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Cranford, 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 Cranford on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranford Public School District?
Besides Walnut Avenue School, Cranford Public School District also operates Cranford High School (1,116 students), Orange Avenue School (750 students), and Hillside Avenue School (743 students). See the Cranford Public School District district page for the complete list.