Enrollment
304
Elementary
DISTRICT 381 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CRANFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340357005474
Walnut Avenue School
370 WALNUT AVENUE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016 · (908) 709-6253 · Union County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL304 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
2%
5 students
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 52 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 86 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 29% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Walnut Avenue School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Avenue School this school | 304 | 1.6% | N/A |
| Bragg Elementary School Chester | 297 | 4.7% | 64.7% |
| Meadowbrook HILLSDALE | 318 | 3.5% | 84.7% |
| Livingston Avenue School CRANFORD | 270 | 1.1% | 69.0% |
| Woodside Avenue School Franklin Lakes | 264 | 1.5% | 70.3% |
| Crescent Elementary School WALDWICK | 313 | 1.0% | 63.6% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Walnut Avenue School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 304 | #1,088 of 1,562 | #84 of 108 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #1,283 of 1,390 | #97 of 103 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.7% | #877 of 1,392 | #62 of 103 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 1.6% | #1,431 of 1,481 | #96 of 105 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.4% | #636 of 798 | #41 of 58 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
304
+24 (+9%) vs 2020
+9% since 1990-91, when it was 279
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 13.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 304 | 20.8 | 14.6:1 | 2% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 305 | 20.3 | 15.0:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 294 | 22.3 | 13.2:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 280 | 21 | 13.3:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 318 | 22.5 | 14.1:1 | 2% (5) |
| 2015-16 | 325 | 21 | 15.5:1 | 2% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 309 | 16 | 19.3:1 | 1% (4) |
| 2000-01 | 218 | 14 | 15.6:1 | 1% (2) |
| 1990-91 | 279 | 11 | 25.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Walnut Avenue School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (318 to 304); teachers down 7% (22.5 to 20.8).
About Walnut Avenue School
Walnut Avenue School is a small elementary school in New Jersey, located in CRANFORD. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 304 students in pre-K through 2. The average for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 405 students, so this school is 25% smaller than average.
Walnut Avenue School is one school in Cranford Public School District, a system of 7 schools with 3,773 students.
A majority of students at Walnut Avenue School, 70%, are White. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic, 9% multiracial, and 5% Asian. The school's White share is 31 points above the 39% share among Union County residents. Walnut Avenue School has a diversity index of 48%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 20.8 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.6:1. That ratio is over the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey. Around 2% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Among public schools in Union County, the average eligibility rate is 52%.
In Union County (population about 579,290), median household income is about $103,202, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 7% of people live in poverty. A total of 180 public schools operate in Union County, serving about 99,046 students.
Livingston Avenue School is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
Federal counts put enrollment at 280 in 2020-21 and 304 in 2024-25, a 9% gain. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 13.3:1 in 2020-21 to 14.6:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for Walnut Avenue School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
579,290
Census ACS
Median income
$103,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
99,046 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cranford Public School District
- Cranford High SchoolHigh · 1,116 students
- Orange Avenue SchoolMiddle · 750 students
- Hillside Avenue SchoolElementary · 743 students
- Brookside Place SchoolElementary · 364 students
- Livingston Avenue SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Bloomingdale Avenue SchoolElementary · 226 students
Other schools in CRANFORD
- Cranford High SchoolHigh · 1,116 students
- Orange Avenue SchoolMiddle · 750 students
- Hillside Avenue SchoolElementary · 743 students
- Brookside Place SchoolElementary · 364 students
- Livingston Avenue SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Bloomingdale Avenue SchoolElementary · 226 students
Nearby schools
- Livingston Avenue School0.2 mi · 270
- Hillside Avenue School0.5 mi · 743
- Washington School0.9 mi · 44
- Number 101.2 mi · 299
- Cranford High School1.2 mi · 1,116
- Winfield Township1.2 mi · 141
Frequently asked questions
About Walnut Avenue SchoolHow many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School enrolls approximately 304 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Walnut Avenue School serve?
Walnut Avenue School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Walnut Avenue School have?
Walnut Avenue School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Walnut Avenue School?
Student demographics at Walnut Avenue School are roughly 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Who oversees Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School is overseen by Cranford Public School District in Union County.
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