Edward V. Walton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Edward V. Walton Elementary School serves 478 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
478 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
76%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Edward V. Walton Elementary School?
478 students attend Edward V. Walton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Edward V. Walton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward V. Walton Elementary School?
Edward V. Walton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward V. Walton Elementary School offer ?
Edward V. Walton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edward V. Walton Elementary School part of?
Edward V. Walton Elementary School is part of Springfield Public School District.

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