Wilson Elementary School

71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#472 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
26%
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55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
15%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
73%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
253 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Caldwell-West School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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