Wilson Elementary School

www.cwcboe.org/Domain/409

233 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 71 Orton Road in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for the challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become lifelong learners.

The community at Wilson Elementary is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, staff, and involved parents, which helps create a cohesive school culture. Beyond core academic subjects like language arts, mathematics, and science, the school often promotes enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that aim to develop well-rounded students. Situated in a suburban residential setting, Wilson Elementary serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for stability and academic excellence within the local community.

233

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	36
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
172 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
36 (15.5 %)
Two or More
11 (4.7 %)
Asian
8 (3.4 %)
Black
4 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Caldwell-West School District
Phone:	(973)228-7173
Website:	http://www.cwcboe.org/Domain/409
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	15
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43

Ungraded 8