Below Average
#2078 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Walnut Avenue School
Elementary School · Cranford Public School District · Cranford, NJ
A Cranford Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
370 WALNUT AVENUE, Cranford, NJ 07016
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Avenue School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,629
Median home value
$635,800
Median rent
$2,116/mo
College educated
64.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07016; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 748 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Trinity Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning Center #1517Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 12 | 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.
Cranford Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $23,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Avenue School is listed in Cranford Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Avenue School
Walnut Avenue School is a public elementary school in Cranford, NJ, part of Cranford Public School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,078 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Avenue School
What grades does Walnut Avenue School serve?
Walnut Avenue School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Walnut Avenue School?
Walnut Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Avenue School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Avenue School rank in NJ?
Walnut Avenue School ranks #2,078 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Walnut Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Walnut Avenue School a charter school?
No, Walnut Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Avenue School?
1.0% of students at Walnut Avenue 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
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (908) 709-6253
- Area population (ZIP 07016)
- 23,841
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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.
- 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 07016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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