Wildwood Elementary School

51 Glen Rd.
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 83%
  • : 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
442 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School is 0.51, 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)
(18-19)
83%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
89%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
67%
40%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
1%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% NJ state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
442 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Wildwood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Mountain Lakes Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 83%
  • : 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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