- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
West End Memorial Elementary School grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 341815002696 · Woodbury, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 13.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodbury Jr-Sr High School (818 students)
West End Memorial Elementary School grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West End Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodbury Jr-Sr
Woodbury Jr-Sr High School
818 students
- This school
West End Memorial Elementary School
469 students
- Evergreen Aven 310
Evergreen Avenue Elementary School
310 students
- Walnut Street 112
Walnut Street School
112 students
What this shows West End Memorial Elementary School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Memorial Elementary School compares
West End Memorial Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Woodbury City Public School District reports $22,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~469 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.