Wilson Elementary School

71 Orton Rd
Caldwell, NJ 07006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • 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 226 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#272 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
36%
65-69%
49%
40-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
70%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: 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 #272 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
226 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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