- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manville, NJ
Weston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340963005244
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manville, NJ.
School address
District: Manville School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340963005244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Weston Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 340963005244 · Manville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.9:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Manville High School (528 students)
Weston Elementary School grew from 381 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Weston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manville High
Manville High School
528 students
- Alexander Batc
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
510 students
- This school
Weston Elementary School
404 students
- Roosevelt Scho
Roosevelt School
213 students
What this shows Weston Elementary School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weston Elementary School compares
Weston 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 35% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$22,090
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 269 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 26.0%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Weston Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Manville School District reports $22,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander Batcho Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary School
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Weston Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Weston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weston Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Manville, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Weston Elementary School rank among public schools in Manville?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manville School District?
Besides Weston Elementary School, Manville School District also operates Manville High School (528 students), Alexander Batcho Intermediate School (510 students), and Roosevelt School (213 students). See the Manville School District district page for the complete list.