- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middlesex, NJ
Watchung Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watchung Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341005003414
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watchung Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Middlesex · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Watchung Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watchung Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, NJ.
School address
District: Middlesex Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341005003414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Watchung Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 341005003414 · Middlesex, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 13:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesex High School (597 students)
Watchung Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Watchung Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middlesex High
Middlesex High School
597 students
- Von E. Mauger
Von E. Mauger Middle School
502 students
- Woodland Inter
Woodland Intermediate School
317 students
- This school 221
Watchung Elementary School
221 students
- Hazelwood Elem 198
Hazelwood Elementary School
198 students
- Parker Element 192
Parker Elementary School
192 students
What this shows Watchung Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watchung Elementary School compares
Watchung Elementary 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 31% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,220
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 221 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 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Asian 13.6%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Watchung Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesex Borough School District reports $23,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watchung Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Von E. Mauger Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watchung Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Middlesex
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watchung Elementary School
How many students attend Watchung Elementary School?
Watchung Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middlesex, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watchung Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watchung Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watchung Elementary School?
20.4% of students at Watchung Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watchung Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watchung Elementary School is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Middlesex, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watchung Elementary School?
Watchung Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Watchung Elementary School rank among public schools in Middlesex?
By Resource Investment Index, Watchung Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex on the city page.
What other schools are in Middlesex Borough School District?
Besides Watchung Elementary School, Middlesex Borough School District also operates Middlesex High School (597 students), Von E. Mauger Middle School (502 students), and Woodland Intermediate School (317 students). See the Middlesex Borough School District district page for the complete list.