- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, NJ
Wilson Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341134002368
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Avenue School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Avenue School has class sizes larger than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Avenue School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, NJ.
School address
District: Newark Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341134002368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Wilson Avenue School shrank from 1,099 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 341134002368 · Newark, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 15.5:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side High School (2,046 students)
Wilson Avenue School shrank from 1,099 students in 2022-23 to 1,033 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wilson Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Side High
East Side High School
2,046 students
- Barringer High
Barringer High School
1,894 students
- Ann Street Sch
Ann Street School
1,294 students
- Lafayette Stre
Lafayette Street School
1,213 students
- First Avenue S
First Avenue School
1,084 students
- This school
Wilson Avenue School
1,006 students
What this shows Wilson Avenue School reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Avenue School compares
Wilson Avenue School is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 139% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 139% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,631
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 1006 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 35.5%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Wilson Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Newark Public School District reports $28,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barringer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ann Street School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,213
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,084
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~1,006 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Avenue School
How many students attend Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has 1,006 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,099 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Avenue School is 15.5:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Avenue School?
70.6% of students at Wilson Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Newark, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Avenue School?
Wilson Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wilson Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Avenue School ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Public School District?
Besides Wilson Avenue School, Newark Public School District also operates East Side High School (2,046 students), Barringer High School (1,894 students), and Ann Street School (1,294 students). See the Newark Public School District district page for the complete list.