- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitehouse Station, NJ
Whitehouse School
Federal NCES profile for Whitehouse 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 341371003034
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitehouse School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Whitehouse Station · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitehouse School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehouse School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
School address
District: Readington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341371003034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Whitehouse School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341371003034 · Whitehouse Station, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 10.7:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Readington Middle School (466 students)
Whitehouse School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Whitehouse School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Readington Mid
Readington Middle School
466 students
- This school
Whitehouse School
331 students
- Holland Brook
Holland Brook School
312 students
- Three Bridges
Three Bridges School
293 students
What this shows Whitehouse School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitehouse School compares
Whitehouse 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,589
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Whitehouse School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Readington Township School District reports $28,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitehouse School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Readington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Bridges School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitehouse School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitehouse School
How many students attend Whitehouse School?
Whitehouse School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitehouse Station, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehouse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehouse School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Whitehouse School?
13.7% of students at Whitehouse School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitehouse School?
The largest demographic group at Whitehouse School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Whitehouse Station, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitehouse School?
Whitehouse 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 Whitehouse School rank among public schools in Whitehouse Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitehouse School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Whitehouse Station, 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 Readington Township School District?
Besides Whitehouse School, Readington Township School District also operates Readington Middle School (466 students), Holland Brook School (312 students), and Three Bridges School (293 students). See the Readington Township School District district page for the complete list.