- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Woodside Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 341395000802 · River Vale, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.8:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Holdrum Middle School (347 students)
Woodside Elementary School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Woodside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holdrum Middle
Holdrum Middle School
347 students
- Roberge Elemen
Roberge Elementary School
338 students
- This school
Woodside Elementary School
326 students
What this shows Woodside Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside Elementary School compares
Woodside Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 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
14.8:1
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
$27,807
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 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.
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
District finance for River Vale Public School District reports $27,807 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.