- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tenafly, NJ
Walter Stillman School
Federal NCES profile for Walter Stillman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341611000874
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Stillman School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Tenafly · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Stillman School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Stillman School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Tenafly, NJ.
School address
District: Tenafly Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341611000874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Walter Stillman School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 341611000874 · Tenafly, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 10.5:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tenafly High School (1,141 students)
Walter Stillman School shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walter Stillman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tenafly High S
Tenafly High School
1,141 students
- Tenafly Middle
Tenafly Middle School
916 students
- Ralph S Maugha 358
Ralph S Maugham School
358 students
- Malcolm S Mack 349
Malcolm S Mackay School
349 students
- J Spencer Smit 326
J Spencer Smith School
326 students
- This school 314
Walter Stillman School
314 students
What this shows Walter Stillman School reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Stillman School compares
Walter Stillman School is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,135
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 314 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 43.3%
Asian 43.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Walter Stillman School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tenafly Public School District reports $26,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Stillman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenafly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenafly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph S Maugham School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcolm S Mackay School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Spencer Smith School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Stillman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Stillman School
How many students attend Walter Stillman School?
Walter Stillman School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tenafly, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Stillman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Stillman School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Walter Stillman School?
2.3% of students at Walter Stillman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Stillman School?
The largest demographic group at Walter Stillman School is Asian at 43.3% of enrollment, in Tenafly, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Stillman School?
Walter Stillman School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Walter Stillman School rank among public schools in Tenafly?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Stillman School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Tenafly, 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 Tenafly on the city page.
What other schools are in Tenafly Public School District?
Besides Walter Stillman School, Tenafly Public School District also operates Tenafly High School (1,141 students), Tenafly Middle School (916 students), and Ralph S Maugham School (358 students). See the Tenafly Public School District district page for the complete list.