- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, NJ
Waterford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waterford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341725006011
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterford Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 431
- students enrolled
Waterford Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waterford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341725006011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waterford Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341725006011 · Waterford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 9.4:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center (257 students)
Waterford Elementary School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Waterford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waterford Elementary School
431 students
- Thomas Richard
Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center
257 students
- Atco Elementar
Atco Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Waterford Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterford Elementary School compares
Waterford 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 42% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$26,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Waterford Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waterford Township School District reports $26,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atco Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterford Elementary School
How many students attend Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Waterford Elementary School?
17.2% of students at Waterford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waterford Elementary School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Waterford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterford Elementary School?
Waterford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Waterford Township School District?
Besides Waterford Elementary School, Waterford Township School District also operates Thomas Richards Early Childhood Center (257 students) and Atco Elementary School (221 students). See the Waterford Township School District district page for the complete list.