Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School's ranking?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School often compared to?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School, John Y Dater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
320 students attend Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School offer ?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School part of?
Wesley D Tisdale Elementary School is part of Ramsey School District.
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