Enrollment
333
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, NJ
Watsessing Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Watsessing Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340183002004
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watsessing Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Watsessing Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watsessing Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bloomfield Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340183002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Watsessing Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Watsessing Elementary School
Watsessing Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 350 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bloomfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Demarest Elementary School (482 students): Watsessing Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 11.5:1).
Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students) and Bloomfield Middle School (944 students) alongside Watsessing Elementary 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 Watsessing Elementary School compares
Watsessing Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 5% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,950
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 333 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
African American 27.9%
White 17.1%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Watsessing Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomfield Township School District, which includes Watsessing Elementary School.
$21,950
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 7.6%
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.
How Watsessing Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Demarest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watsessing Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Demarest Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary School
Standard public school
399 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Carteret Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Brookdale Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~333 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Watsessing Elementary School
How many students attend Watsessing Elementary School?
Watsessing Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watsessing Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watsessing Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Watsessing Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Watsessing Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watsessing Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Watsessing Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watsessing Elementary School?
Watsessing Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Watsessing Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Watsessing Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Bloomfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Watsessing Elementary School a good school?
Watsessing Elementary School earns 47/100 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 Bloomfield Township School District?
Besides Watsessing Elementary School, Bloomfield Township School District also operates Bloomfield High School (2,055 students), Bloomfield Middle School (944 students), and Fairview Elementary School (499 students). See the Bloomfield Township School District district page for the complete list.
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