At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
353.5
Walter Stillman School: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
11.2:1 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
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Walter Stillman School
Walter Stillman School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tenafly. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Tenafly Public School District. NCES reports 314 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to 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 (43.3%) and Asian (43.3%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. 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 Walter Stillman School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.1 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.3%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black1.6%
- Asian43.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Tenafly Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J Spencer Smith School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
326 reported students
Malcolm S Mackay School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
Ralph S Maugham School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Tenafly Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
916 reported students
Tenafly High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,141 reported students
Public schools near Walter Stillman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Grieco Elementary School Elementary · Englewood Public School District | 01–03 | 499 | 0.8 mi |
| J Spencer Smith School Elementary · Tenafly Public School District | KG–05 | 326 | 0.8 mi |
| Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center Elementary · Englewood Public School District | PK–KG | 434 | 1 mi |
| Malcolm S Mackay School Elementary · Tenafly Public School District | KG–05 | 349 | 1 mi |
| Ralph S Maugham School Elementary · Tenafly Public School District | KG–05 | 358 | 1.1 mi |
| Hoover Elementary School Elementary · Bergenfield Borough School District | PK–05 | 261 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Walter Stillman School
What grades does Walter Stillman School serve?
Walter Stillman School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tenafly Public School District.
How many students attend Walter Stillman School?
Walter Stillman School reported 314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Walter Stillman School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 314 students and 28.1 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 Walter Stillman School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Walter Stillman School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tenafly Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Walter Stillman School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.2% 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 Walter Stillman School in?
Walter Stillman School is part of Tenafly Public School District, based in Tenafly, NJ, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Walter Stillman School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dr. John Grieco Elementary School (0.8 mi), J Spencer Smith School (0.8 mi), Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.