- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ramsey, NJ
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341359000738
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Ramsey · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley D Tisdale 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, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, NJ.
School address
District: Ramsey School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341359000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 341359000738 · Ramsey, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 9.7:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramsey High School (739 students)
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramsey High Sc
Ramsey High School
739 students
- Eric S. Smith
Eric S. Smith Middle School
613 students
- Mary a. Hubbar
Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School
331 students
- John Y Dater E
John Y Dater Elementary School
325 students
- This school
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School compares
Wesley D Tisdale 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
13.9%
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
$31,877
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 203 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 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Ramsey School District reports $31,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eric S. Smith Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Y Dater Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Nationwide other 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 (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School
How many students attend Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ramsey, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley D Tisdale 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 Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Ramsey, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Ramsey?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Ramsey, 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 Ramsey on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramsey School District?
Besides Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School, Ramsey School District also operates Ramsey High School (739 students), Eric S. Smith Middle School (613 students), and Mary a. Hubbard Elementary School (331 students). See the Ramsey School District district page for the complete list.