At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
333.5
Bayberry School: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.4:1 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
- 358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.8:1
What the reported data says about Bayberry School
Bayberry School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Watchung. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Watchung Borough School District. NCES reports 391 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 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, 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 (51.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). 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 Bayberry School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.5 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 1.3%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White51.9%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black4.6%
- Asian18.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Watchung Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Bayberry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Elementary · Berkeley Heights School District | PK–02 | 256 | 1.4 mi |
| School One Elementary Elementary · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District | PK–04 | 424 | 1.5 mi |
| East End School Elementary · North Plainfield School District | PK–04 | 451 | 1.5 mi |
| Emerson Community School Elementary · Plainfield Public School District | KG–05 | 414 | 1.5 mi |
| Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School Elementary · Plainfield Public School District | KG–05 | 423 | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas P. Hughes School Elementary · Berkeley Heights School District | 03–05 | 250 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bayberry School
What grades does Bayberry School serve?
Bayberry School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Watchung Borough School District.
How many students attend Bayberry School?
Bayberry School reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 51st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 358 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bayberry School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 391 students and 41.5 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 Bayberry School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bayberry School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watchung Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bayberry School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
1.3% 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 Bayberry School in?
Bayberry School is part of Watchung Borough School District, based in Watchung, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bayberry School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center (1.4 mi), School One Elementary (1.5 mi), East End School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.