- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hackettstown, NJ
Willow Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340630005820
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Grove Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hackettstown · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Grove Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, NJ.
School address
District: Hackettstown Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340630005820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Willow Grove Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 340630005820 · Hackettstown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 9.1:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hackettstown High School (868 students)
Willow Grove Elementary School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Willow Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hackettstown H
Hackettstown High School
868 students
- Hackettstown M
Hackettstown Middle School
507 students
- This school 320
Willow Grove Elementary School
320 students
- Hatchery Hill 283
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Willow Grove Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Grove Elementary School compares
Willow Grove Elementary 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$23,052
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 320 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 49.4%
White 41.6%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Willow Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hackettstown Public School District reports $23,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hackettstown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Grove Elementary School?
Willow Grove Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hackettstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Elementary School is 9.1:1, which is 23% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 42% 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 Willow Grove Elementary School?
35.8% of students at Willow Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Grove Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Hackettstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Grove Elementary School?
Willow Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Willow Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in Hackettstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Grove Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hackettstown, 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 Hackettstown Public School District?
Besides Willow Grove Elementary School, Hackettstown Public School District also operates Hackettstown High School (868 students), Hackettstown Middle School (507 students), and Hatchery Hill Elementary School (283 students). See the Hackettstown Public School District district page for the complete list.