Enrollment
242
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Milford, NJ
Westbrook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westbrook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341752005012
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westbrook Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in West Milford · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westbrook 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, Westbrook Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Milford, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341752005012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westbrook Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westbrook Elementary School
Westbrook Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in West Milford, New Jersey, enrolling 242 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 below the state's typical profile, with 9.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 356 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students) and Macopin Middle School (675 students) alongside Westbrook 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 Westbrook Elementary School compares
Westbrook 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 | 9.1% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,129
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 West Milford Township Public School District, which includes Westbrook Elementary School.
$28,129
Per student
+13%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+70%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.8%
State 29.6%
Federal 4.6%
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 Westbrook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macopin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apshawa Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westbrook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~242 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westbrook Elementary School
How many students attend Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Milford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westbrook 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 Westbrook Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Westbrook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westbrook Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Westbrook Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Milford, 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 West Milford on the city page.
Is Westbrook Elementary School a good school?
Westbrook Elementary School earns 66/100 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 West Milford Township Public School District?
Besides Westbrook Elementary School, West Milford Township Public School District also operates West Milford High School (947 students), Macopin Middle School (675 students), and Maple Road Elementary School (303 students). See the West Milford Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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