Enrollment
170
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Amwell Township School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Amwell Township School
West Amwell Township School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Lambertville, New Jersey, enrolling 170 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, West Amwell Township School is leaner than roughly 97% of New Jersey schools and 45% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 170 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding South Hunterdon Regional School District spends $32,734 per pupil, 31% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
South Hunterdon Regional School District also operates South Hunterdon Regional High School (377 students) and Lambertville Public School (221 students) alongside West Amwell Township 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 West Amwell Township School compares
West Amwell Township 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$32,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Hunterdon Regional School District, which includes West Amwell Township School.
$32,734
Per student
+31%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+97%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 27.4%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~170 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lambertville on the city page.
Is West Amwell Township School a good school?
West Amwell Township School earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of New Jersey schools. 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 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.
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