Excellent
#313 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 13% in state
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary School · Caldwell-west School District · West Caldwell, NJ
A Caldwell-west School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
71 ORTON RD, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
- Math 69% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,645
Median home value
$667,300
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07006; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Lester C NoeckerEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Essex Fells Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 21 | 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.
Caldwell-west School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elementary School is listed in Caldwell-West School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Caldwell, NJ, part of Caldwell-west School District, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elementary School
What grades does Wilson Elementary School serve?
Wilson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Elementary School rank in NJ?
Wilson Elementary School ranks #313 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Wilson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Wilson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Elementary School?
6.2% of students at Wilson Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (973) 228-7173
- Area population (ZIP 07006)
- 26,417
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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