- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lambertville, NJ
West Amwell Township School
Federal NCES profile for West Amwell Township School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340076903048
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Amwell Township School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lambertville · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Amwell Township School has class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Amwell Township School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, NJ.
School address
District: South Hunterdon Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340076903048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
West Amwell Township School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 340076903048 · Lambertville, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 6.5:1 · 8.8% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hunterdon Regional High School (377 students)
West Amwell Township School held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Amwell Township School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hunterdo
South Hunterdon Regional High School
377 students
- Lambertville P
Lambertville Public School
221 students
- This school
West Amwell Township School
170 students
What this shows West Amwell Township School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Amwell Township School compares
West Amwell Township 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 3% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$34,415
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 170 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 South Hunterdon Regional School District reports $34,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Amwell Township School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunterdon Regional High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lambertville Public School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Amwell Township School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Amwell Township School
How many students attend West Amwell Township School?
West Amwell Township School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lambertville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Amwell Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Amwell Township School is 6.5:1, which is 45% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 59% 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 West Amwell Township School?
8.8% of students at West Amwell Township School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Amwell Township School?
West Amwell Township School has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (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 West Amwell Township School rank among public schools in Lambertville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Amwell Township School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lambertville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Hunterdon Regional School District?
Besides West Amwell Township School, South Hunterdon Regional School District also operates South Hunterdon Regional High School (377 students) and Lambertville Public School (221 students). See the South Hunterdon Regional School District district page for the complete list.