Enrollment
116
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341452000834
Wandell School — Saddle River, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Wandell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 73
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wandell School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (53/100), with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- C-
- Resource Index · 53/100
- 6.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 116
- students enrolled
School address
District: Saddle River School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wandell School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wandell School reports 116 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Saddle River School District spends $45,571 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $24,984 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 80.0% from local sources (property taxes), 16.4% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wandell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 44% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
7 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 97% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
116 larger than 11% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
— 44% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$45,571
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Overview
Enrollment 116 Top 5% in New Jersey — larger than 95% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 6.7:1 -44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341452000834
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Asian 21.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saddle River School District, which includes Wandell School.
$45,571
Per student
+82%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+175%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 16.4%
Federal 3.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wandell School
How many students attend Wandell School?
Wandell School has 116 students enrolled. It is a other school in Saddle River, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wandell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wandell School is 6.7:1, which is 44% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wandell School?
The largest demographic group at Wandell School is White at 63.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Saddle River, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wandell School?
Wandell School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Wandell School a good school?
Wandell School earns a C- Resource Investment Index (53/100), with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.