- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pitman, NJ
W.C.K. Walls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W.C.K. Walls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341308002626
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.C.K. Walls Elementary earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Pitman · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W.C.K. Walls Elementary has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.C.K. Walls Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pitman, NJ.
School address
District: Pitman Boro School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341308002626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
163 on latest CCD 341308002626 · Pitman, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 8.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Pitman High School (471 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 public schools in Pitman. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
W.C.K. Walls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pitman High Sc
Pitman High School
471 students
- Memorial Eleme
Memorial Elementary School
269 students
- Pitman Middle
Pitman Middle School
251 students
- Elwood Kindle 166
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
166 students
- This school 163
W.C.K. Walls Elementary
163 students
What this shows W.C.K. Walls Elementary reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.C.K. Walls Elementary compares
W.C.K. Walls Elementary vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 48% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,738
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 163 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitman Boro School District reports $26,738 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.C.K. Walls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pitman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elwood Kindle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.C.K. Walls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Pitman
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.C.K. Walls Elementary
How many students attend W.C.K. Walls Elementary?
W.C.K. Walls Elementary has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pitman, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.C.K. Walls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W.C.K. Walls Elementary is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 W.C.K. Walls Elementary?
15.3% of students at W.C.K. Walls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.C.K. Walls Elementary?
W.C.K. Walls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 W.C.K. Walls Elementary rank among public schools in Pitman?
By Resource Investment Index, W.C.K. Walls Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Pitman, 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 Pitman on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitman Boro School District?
Besides W.C.K. Walls Elementary, Pitman Boro School District also operates Pitman High School (471 students), Memorial Elementary School (269 students), and Pitman Middle School (251 students). See the Pitman Boro School District district page for the complete list.