Enrollment
112
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, NJ
Walnut Street School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Street School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341815002694
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Street School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Street School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Street School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbury City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341815002694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Street School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Street School
Walnut Street School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Woodbury, New Jersey, enrolling 112 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New Jersey schools, with 112 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by African American (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodbury's public schools, it stands alongside Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students): Walnut Street School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 vs 11.7:1).
Woodbury City Public School District also operates Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students) and West End Memorial Elementary School (469 students) alongside Walnut Street 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 Walnut Street School compares
Walnut Street 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,657
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
African American 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
White 24.1%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Walnut Street School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbury City Public School District, which includes Walnut Street School.
$21,657
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 54.3%
Federal 13.7%
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 Walnut Street School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West End Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Street School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Woodbury
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Street School
How many students attend Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has 112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbury, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Street School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Walnut Street School?
54.3% of students at Walnut Street School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Street School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Street School is African American at 30.4% of enrollment, in Woodbury, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Street School?
Walnut Street School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Walnut Street School rank among schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Street School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbury on the city page.
Is Walnut Street School a good school?
Walnut Street School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the smallest schools in New Jersey. 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 Woodbury City Public School District?
Besides Walnut Street School, Woodbury City Public School District also operates Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students), West End Memorial Elementary School (469 students), and Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (310 students). See the Woodbury City Public School District district page for the complete list.
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