Watsessing Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Bloomfield, NJ Grades KG–06 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (80)
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Watsessing Elementary School
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ A (80)
333
Students
31.0
Teachers
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
(973)680-8570
Phone
http://watsessing.bloomfield.k12.nj.us/
Website

Watsessing Elementary School is a public school administered by the Bloomfield Township School District district in Bloomfield, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 333 students enrolled; a 10.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
333.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 20% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.74:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
52.9%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 30% worse
School Details
School Name
Watsessing Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
340183002004
State School ID
NJ-130410-150
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
71 Prospect Street
City
Bloomfield
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07003
County
Essex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3411
State Leg. Upper
34034
State Leg. Lower
34034
Latitude
40.7856
Longitude
-74.2038
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
333
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.0
Teachers FTE
📐
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 176 52.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Bloomfield Township School District
LEAID
3401830
State LEA ID
NJ-130410
Phone
(973)680-8500
Website
http://www.bloomfield.k12.nj.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Bloomfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$171,080K
Federal Revenue
$13,454K
State Revenue
$74,412K
Local Revenue
$83,214K
Total Expenditure
$164,879K
Instruction Exp.
$92,281K
Support Services
$51,539K
Other Current Exp.
$3,539K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Watsessing Elementary School

1
Whitney E. Houston Academy
EAST ORANGE · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Academy
EAST ORANGE · Not reported
0.5 mi
3
Berkeley Elementary School
Bloomfield · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
Linden Avenue School
GLEN RIDGE · Elementary
0.6 mi
5
East Orange STEM Academy High School
EAST ORANGE · High
0.6 mi
6
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
EAST ORANGE · Elementary
0.7 mi
Comparable Schools

Similar Schools

Public elementary in New Jersey with similar enrollment to Watsessing Elementary School

Atlantic Community Charter School
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333
Students
9.6:1
Ratio
93%
Free Lunch
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333
Students
10.09:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Lawnside School District
Lawnside School District
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333
Students
12.33:1
Ratio
49%
Free Lunch
Belleville PS3
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Students
11.93:1
Ratio
68%
Free Lunch
Frances DeMasi Elementary School
Evesham Township School District
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332
Students
12.53:1
Ratio
11%
Free Lunch
Number 8
Linden Public School District
Linden, NJ
334
Students
12.37:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Barclay Brook School
Monroe Township School District
MONROE TWP, NJ
332
Students
10.99:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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13.8:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Watsessing Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Watsessing Elementary School?
333 students are enrolled at Watsessing Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Watsessing Elementary School have?
Watsessing Elementary School has 31.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Watsessing Elementary School serve?
Watsessing Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Watsessing Elementary School a charter school?
Watsessing Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Watsessing Elementary School located in?
Watsessing Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does Watsessing Elementary School belong to?
Watsessing Elementary School is part of the Bloomfield Township School District school district.
How much does Bloomfield Township School District spend per student?
The Bloomfield Township School District district spends approximately $495,132,132 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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