- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burlington, NJ
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340243000976
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, NJ.
School address
District: Burlington City Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340243000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 340243000976 · Burlington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 11.5:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Burlington City High School (757 students)
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burlington Cit
Burlington City High School
757 students
- This school
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
483 students
- Samuel Smith E
Samuel Smith Elementary School
310 students
- Captain James 229
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
229 students
What this shows Wilbur Watts Intermediate School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilbur Watts Intermediate School compares
Wilbur Watts Intermediate 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$26,221
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
White 16.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burlington City Public School District reports $26,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilbur Watts Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain James Lawrence Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilbur Watts Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
How many students attend Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burlington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
54.1% of students at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Wilbur Watts Intermediate School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Burlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilbur Watts Intermediate School?
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wilbur Watts Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burlington, 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 Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Burlington City Public School District?
Besides Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, Burlington City Public School District also operates Burlington City High School (757 students), Samuel Smith Elementary School (310 students), and Captain James Lawrence Elementary School (229 students). See the Burlington City Public School District district page for the complete list.