- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Caldwell, NJ
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary 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 340258002022
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in West Caldwell · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Caldwell, NJ.
School address
District: Caldwell-West School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340258002022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 340258002022 · West Caldwell, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 9.7:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: James Caldwell High School (749 students)
Wilson Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Caldwell
James Caldwell High School
749 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Middle School
610 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
409 students
- Lincoln Elemen 253
Lincoln Elementary School
253 students
- Jefferson Elem 246
Jefferson Elementary School
246 students
- This school 214
Wilson Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 90% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,093
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Wilson Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Caldwell-West School District reports $24,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Caldwell, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 18% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Wilson Elementary School?
3.0% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in West Caldwell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell-West School District?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Caldwell-West School District also operates James Caldwell High School (749 students), Grover Cleveland Middle School (610 students), and Washington Elementary School (409 students). See the Caldwell-West School District district page for the complete list.