- Enrollment
- 2,105
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sewell, NJ
Wedgwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wedgwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341707002654
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgwood Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Sewell · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgwood Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Sewell, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341707002654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wedgwood Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 341707002654 · Sewell, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 9.7:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Township High School (2,105 students)
Wedgwood Elementary School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wedgwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Tow
Washington Township High School
2,105 students
- Chestnut Ridge 613
Chestnut Ridge Middle School
613 students
- Bells Elementa 571
Bells Elementary School
571 students
- Whitman Elemen 566
Whitman Elementary School
566 students
- Bunker Hill Mi 562
Bunker Hill Middle School
562 students
- This school 465
Wedgwood Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Wedgwood Elementary School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgwood Elementary School compares
Wedgwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 32% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,673
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Wedgwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $24,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedgwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgwood Elementary School
How many students attend Wedgwood Elementary School?
Wedgwood Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sewell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgwood Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Wedgwood Elementary School?
20.2% of students at Wedgwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wedgwood Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Sewell, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgwood Elementary School?
Wedgwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Wedgwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Sewell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgwood Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Sewell, 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 Sewell on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Wedgwood Elementary School, Washington Township School District also operates Washington Township High School (2,105 students), Chestnut Ridge Middle School (613 students), and Bells Elementary School (571 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.