- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, NJ
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341776005784
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, NJ.
School address
District: Westfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341776005784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 341776005784 · Westfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students)
Wilson Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.9 → 28.9 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
- Westfield Seni
Westfield Senior High School
1,776 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
800 students
- Roosevelt Inte 638
Roosevelt Intermediate School
638 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
- Jefferson Elem 467
Jefferson Elementary School
467 students
- This school 362
Wilson Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 362 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,299
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
Counselors0.8 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 80.4%
Asian 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westfield Public School District reports $22,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Tamaques Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 23% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary School?
0.9% 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 80.4% of enrollment, in Westfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, 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 Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield Public School District?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Westfield Public School District also operates Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students), Thomas Edison Intermediate School (800 students), and Roosevelt Intermediate School (638 students). See the Westfield Public School District district page for the complete list.