Enrollment
314
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter Stillman School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter Stillman School
Walter Stillman School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tenafly, New Jersey, enrolling 314 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.3% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 314 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Asian (43%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Tenafly Public School District also operates Tenafly High School (1,141 students) and Tenafly Middle School (916 students) alongside Walter Stillman 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 Walter Stillman School compares
Walter Stillman 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,567
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tenafly Public School District, which includes Walter Stillman School.
$24,567
Per student
-2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 23.3%
Federal 2.4%
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 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
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- 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
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 (~314 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walter Stillman School a good school?
Walter Stillman School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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