Serving 163 students in grades 2-5, W.c.k. Walls Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#527 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
2%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W.c.k. Walls Elementary School's ranking?
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School is ranked #527 out of 2,201 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?
50-54% 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 W.c.k. Walls Elementary School?
163 students attend W.c.k. Walls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of W.c.k. Walls Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.c.k. Walls Elementary School?
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does W.c.k. Walls Elementary School offer ?
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is W.c.k. Walls Elementary School part of?
W.c.k. Walls Elementary School is part of Pitman Boro School District.
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