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#1124 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 46% in state

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19

Elementary School · Elizabeth Public Schools · Elizabeth, NJ

An Elizabeth Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

529 EDGAR RD, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

  • Math 20% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs NJ 54% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$25,711
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
54%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,069/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabeth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,071

Median home value

$358,000

Median rent

$1,508/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

26.2%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26Enrollment path unverified8.7PK–80.2 mi723Compare →
Frances C. Smith Early Childhood Center No 50Enrollment path unverified5.5PK0.2 mi308Compare →
Mabel G. Holmes School No. 5Enrollment path unverified6.7PK–80.5 mi802Compare →
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14Enrollment path unverified6.0K–80.6 mi786Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Elizabeth Public Schools

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#16 of 37
District spending per student
$25,711NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is listed in Elizabeth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodrow Wilson School No. 19

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ, part of Elizabeth Public Schools, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,124 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodrow Wilson School No. 19

What grades does Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 serve?

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 rank in NJ?

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 ranks #1,124 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Woodrow Wilson School No. 19's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 a charter school?

No, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 a Title I school?

No, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?

81.8% of students at Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 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 – 8th
Enrollment
559
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 07202)
44,638
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
36.2
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 07202; 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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