Enrollment
469
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbury, NJ
West End Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West End Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341815002696
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Memorial Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ.
School address
District: Woodbury City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341815002696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West End Memorial Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at West End Memorial Elementary School
West End Memorial Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Woodbury, New Jersey, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #167.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodbury's public schools, it stands alongside Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students): West End Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Woodbury City Public School District also operates Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students) and Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (310 students) alongside West End Memorial Elementary 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 End Memorial Elementary School compares
West End Memorial Elementary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▲ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 29.2%
White 21.5%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, West End Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodbury City Public School District, which includes West End Memorial Elementary School.
$21,657
Per student
-13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 54.3%
Federal 13.7%
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 End Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Woodbury
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~469 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West End Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend West End Memorial Elementary School?
West End Memorial Elementary School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbury, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Memorial Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End Memorial Elementary School?
56.1% of students at West End Memorial 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 End Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West End Memorial Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Woodbury, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Memorial Elementary School?
West End Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 End Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Memorial Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Woodbury, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbury on the city page.
Is West End Memorial Elementary School a good school?
West End Memorial Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Woodbury City Public School District?
Besides West End Memorial Elementary School, Woodbury City Public School District also operates Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students), Evergreen Avenue Elementary School (310 students), and Walnut Street School (112 students). See the Woodbury City Public School District district page for the complete list.
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