Enrollment
407
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 341827001700
Woodlynne Boro Public School — Woodlynne, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Woodlynne Boro Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 42
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Woodlynne School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+148% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodlynne Boro Public School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Woodlynne Boro Public School reports 407 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 148% above the New Jersey average and 42% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 204 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Woodlynne School District spends $37,070 per pupil district-wide, above the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.1% from local sources (property taxes), 72.6% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodlynne Boro Public School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 148% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 46% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 148% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 33% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$37,070
per pupil, district-wide
— above New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 407 Top 46% in New Jersey — larger than 54% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.4% +148% vs state
NCES ID 341827001700
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
African American 29.5%
Asian 5.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 204:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.3%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodlynne School District, which includes Woodlynne Boro Public School.
$37,070
Per student
+27%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+90%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 72.6%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Woodlynne Boro Public School
How many students attend Woodlynne Boro Public School?
Woodlynne Boro Public School has 407 students enrolled. It is a other school in WOODLYNNE, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlynne Boro Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlynne Boro Public School is 10.4:1, which is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodlynne Boro Public School?
73.4% of students at Woodlynne Boro Public School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodlynne Boro Public School?
The largest demographic group at Woodlynne Boro Public School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in WOODLYNNE, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodlynne Boro Public School?
Woodlynne Boro Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.