Edward V. Walton Primary School serves 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edward V. Walton Primary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edward V. Walton Primary School is 0.66, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
12%
15%
White
54%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edward V. Walton Primary School often compared to?
Edward V. Walton Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Caldwell Elementary School, Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edward V. Walton Primary School?
541 students attend Edward V. Walton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edward V. Walton Primary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward V. Walton Primary School?
Edward V. Walton Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edward V. Walton Primary School offer ?
Edward V. Walton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Edward V. Walton Primary School part of?
Edward V. Walton Primary School is part of Springfield Public School District.
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