- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Scott School No. 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459005494
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Scott School No. 2 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield Scott School No. 2 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Scott School No. 2 ranks #12 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Winfield Scott School No. 2 held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 340459005494 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 11.7:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Winfield Scott School No. 2 held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Winfield Scott School No. 2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Winfield Scott School No. 2
630 students
What this shows Winfield Scott School No. 2 reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winfield Scott School No. 2 compares
Winfield Scott School No. 2 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 141% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,903
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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
African American 36.0%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Winfield Scott School No. 2 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winfield Scott School No. 2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Scott School No. 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield Scott School No. 2
How many students attend Winfield Scott School No. 2?
Winfield Scott School No. 2 has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Scott School No. 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Scott School No. 2 is 11.7:1, which is 1% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% 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 Winfield Scott School No. 2?
71.3% of students at Winfield Scott School No. 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Scott School No. 2?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Scott School No. 2 is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Scott School No. 2?
Winfield Scott School No. 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Winfield Scott School No. 2 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Scott School No. 2 ranks #12 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Winfield Scott School No. 2, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.