- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield, NJ
Woodrow Wilson School #5
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson School #5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340576000480
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson School #5 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Garfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson School #5 has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks #7 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ.
School address
District: Garfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340576000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
294 on latest CCD 340576000480 · Garfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield High School (1,258 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 9 schools in Garfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson School #5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,258 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
971 students
- Washington Irv 441
Washington Irving School #4
441 students
- Abraham Lincol 385
Abraham Lincoln School #6
385 students
- Thomas Jeffers 368
Thomas Jefferson School #9
368 students
- This school 294
Woodrow Wilson School #5
294 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson School #5 reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson School #5 compares
Woodrow Wilson School #5 vs New Jersey and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 8% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$27,206
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield Public School District reports $27,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson School #5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Irving School #4 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson School #5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Garfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson School #5
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School #5?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School #5?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School #5 is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson School #5?
27.2% of students at Woodrow Wilson School #5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson School #5?
Woodrow Wilson School #5 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson School #5 rank among schools in Garfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School #5 ranks #7 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Public School District?
Besides Woodrow Wilson School #5, Garfield Public School District also operates Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students), and Washington Irving School #4 (441 students). See the Garfield Public School District district page for the complete list.