- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Berkeley Hts, NJ
William Woodruff School
Federal NCES profile for William Woodruff School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340153005442
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Woodruff School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Berkeley Hts · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Woodruff School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Woodruff School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Berkeley Hts, NJ.
School address
District: Berkeley Heights School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340153005442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
William Woodruff School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 340153005442 · Berkeley Hts, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Governor Livingston High School (849 students)
William Woodruff School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William Woodruff School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Governor Livin
Governor Livingston High School
849 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
523 students
- Mary Kay Mcmil 256
Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center
256 students
- Thomas P. Hugh 250
Thomas P. Hughes School
250 students
- This school 238
William Woodruff School
238 students
- Mountain Park 224
Mountain Park School
224 students
What this shows William Woodruff School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Woodruff School compares
William Woodruff 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,143
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Asian 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.9%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, William Woodruff School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley Heights School District reports $27,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Woodruff School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Livingston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas P. Hughes School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Woodruff School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Woodruff School
How many students attend William Woodruff School?
William Woodruff School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Berkeley Hts, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Woodruff School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Woodruff School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Woodruff School?
1.3% of students at William Woodruff School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Woodruff School?
The largest demographic group at William Woodruff School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Berkeley Hts, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Woodruff School?
William Woodruff School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 William Woodruff School rank among elementary schools in Berkeley Hts?
By Resource Investment Index, William Woodruff School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Berkeley Hts, 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 Berkeley Heights School District?
Besides William Woodruff School, Berkeley Heights School District also operates Governor Livingston High School (849 students), Columbia Middle School (523 students), and Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center (256 students). See the Berkeley Heights School District district page for the complete list.