Enrollment
326
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · River Vale, NJ
Woodside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodside 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 341395000802
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in River Vale · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in River Vale, NJ.
School address
District: River Vale Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341395000802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside Elementary School
Woodside Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in River Vale, New Jersey, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.8:1 is larger than about 90% of New Jersey schools and 25% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.9% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 484 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #192.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
River Vale Public School District also operates Holdrum Middle School (347 students) and Roberge Elementary School (338 students) alongside Woodside Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodside Elementary School compares
Woodside Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Woodside Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Vale Public School District, which includes Woodside Elementary School.
$26,234
Per student
+5%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.8%
State 21.3%
Federal 1.9%
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.
How Woodside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrum Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roberge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside Elementary School
How many students attend Woodside Elementary School?
Woodside Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in River Vale, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodside Elementary School?
0.9% of students at Woodside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodside Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in River Vale, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside Elementary School?
Woodside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodside Elementary School rank among public schools in River Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in River Vale, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in River Vale on the city page.
Is Woodside Elementary School a good school?
Woodside Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Vale Public School District?
Besides Woodside Elementary School, River Vale Public School District also operates Holdrum Middle School (347 students) and Roberge Elementary School (338 students). See the River Vale Public School District district page for the complete list.
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