At a glance
Reported students
359
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Westmoreland Elementary School: 359 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.2:1
What the reported data says about Westmoreland Elementary School
Westmoreland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Fair Lawn. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Fair Lawn Public School District. NCES reports 359 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.7%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 32.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westmoreland Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 32.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.4%
- Hispanic26.7%
- Black4.2%
- Asian15.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fair Lawn Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Warren Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
391 reported students
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
392 reported students
Radburn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
445 reported students
John A. Forrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
258 reported students
Lyncrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
185 reported students
Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
655 reported students
Public schools near Westmoreland Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Forrest Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 258 | 0.5 mi |
| Alexander Hamilton School Elementary · Glen Rock Public School District | KG–05 | 300 | 0.8 mi |
| School 18 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–08 | 601 | 0.8 mi |
| Radburn Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 445 | 1 mi |
| Lyncrest Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 185 | 1 mi |
| School 26 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | PK–08 | 419 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westmoreland Elementary School
What grades does Westmoreland Elementary School serve?
Westmoreland Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fair Lawn Public School District.
How many students attend Westmoreland Elementary School?
Westmoreland Elementary School reported 359 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westmoreland Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9:1, based on 359 students and 39.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westmoreland Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westmoreland Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fair Lawn Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westmoreland Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westmoreland Elementary School in?
Westmoreland Elementary School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District, based in Fair Lawn, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westmoreland Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John A. Forrest Elementary School (0.5 mi), Alexander Hamilton School (0.8 mi), School 18 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.