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#1721 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Elementary School · Springfield Public School District · Springfield, NJ
A Springfield Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
601 Mountain Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081
- Math 67% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward V. Walton Primary School score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward V. Walton Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,059
Median home value
$590,600
Median rent
$2,135/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Primrose School at MountainsidePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Kohler AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward V. Walton Primary School is listed in Springfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward V. Walton Primary School
Edward V. Walton Primary School is a public elementary school in Springfield, NJ, part of Springfield Public School District, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (2025 NJSLA) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NJSLA). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward V. Walton Primary School
What grades does Edward V. Walton Primary School serve?
Edward V. Walton Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Edward V. Walton Primary School?
Edward V. Walton Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward V. Walton Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward V. Walton Primary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward V. Walton Primary School rank in NJ?
Edward V. Walton Primary School ranks #1,721 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Edward V. Walton Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward V. Walton Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edward V. Walton Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward V. Walton Primary School has 67% math proficiency (2025 NJSLA) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 NJSLA).
Is Edward V. Walton Primary School a charter school?
No, Edward V. Walton Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward V. Walton Primary School a Title I school?
No, Edward V. Walton Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward V. Walton Primary School?
8.9% of students at Edward V. Walton Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (973) 376-1025
- Area population (ZIP 07081)
- 16,984
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 NJSLA; directory SY 2023–24
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