- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wall, NJ
West Belmar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Belmar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341689004144
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Belmar Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Wall · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Belmar Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Belmar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wall, NJ.
School address
District: Wall Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341689004144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Belmar Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 341689004144 · Wall, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 7.4:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Wall High School (924 students)
West Belmar Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Belmar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wall High Scho
Wall High School
924 students
- Wall Intermedi
Wall Intermediate School
755 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
494 students
- Old Mill Eleme
Old Mill Elementary School
396 students
- Allenwood Elem
Allenwood Elementary School
381 students
- This school 171
West Belmar Elementary School
171 students
What this shows West Belmar Elementary School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Belmar Elementary School compares
West Belmar 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 8% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$29,488
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 171 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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, West Belmar Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Wall Township Public School District reports $29,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Belmar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wall Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Mill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allenwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Belmar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Belmar Elementary School
How many students attend West Belmar Elementary School?
West Belmar Elementary School has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wall, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Belmar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Belmar Elementary School is 7.4:1, which is 37% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 53% 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 Belmar Elementary School?
27.3% of students at West Belmar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Belmar Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Belmar Elementary School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Wall, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Belmar Elementary School?
West Belmar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Belmar Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wall?
By Resource Investment Index, West Belmar Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Wall, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wall on the city page.
What other schools are in Wall Township Public School District?
Besides West Belmar Elementary School, Wall Township Public School District also operates Wall High School (924 students), Wall Intermediate School (755 students), and Central Elementary School (494 students). See the Wall Township Public School District district page for the complete list.