At a glance
Reported students
361
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School: 361 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
12.6:1 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
- 345
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Wallington. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Wallington Boro School District. NCES reports 361 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 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, above 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 (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.6%). English learners represent 2.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.6 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
- 2.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.6%
- Hispanic36.6%
- Black3.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 Wallington Boro School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
253 reported students
Wallington Junior Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
545 reported students
Public schools near Frank W. Gavlak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School Elementary · Wallington Boro School District | KG–02 | 253 | 0.6 mi |
| Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School Elementary · Wood-Ridge School District | PK–04 | 479 | 0.6 mi |
| McKenzie School Elementary · East Rutherford School District | PK–03 | 369 | 0.7 mi |
| Carlstadt Public School Elementary · Carlstadt Public School District | PK–08 | 478 | 0.8 mi |
| James Madison School #10 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 280 | 1 mi |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 Elementary · Garfield Public School District | PK–05 | 385 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School
What grades does Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School serve?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wallington Boro School District.
How many students attend Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School reported 361 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 345 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 361 students and 28.6 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wallington Boro School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.6% 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 Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School in?
Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School is part of Wallington Boro School District, based in Wallington, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frank W. Gavlak Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School (0.6 mi), Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School (0.6 mi), McKenzie School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.