Watsessing Elementary School

Summary:

Watsessing Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Bloomfield Township School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students, and has shown mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Watsessing Elementary School's academic performance has been a mixed bag, with 3rd-5th grade students outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but 6th-grade students struggling. The school's African American and Hispanic students, as well as its low-income students, consistently outperform their peers at the state and district levels, which is a notable strength. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area of concern. Watsessing Elementary School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have varied over the years, ranging from 597 out of 1,342 New Jersey elementary schools (3-star rating) in 2022-2023 to 1,085 out of 1,353 (1-star rating) in 2017-2018.

Compared to nearby schools, Watsessing Elementary School's performance is generally stronger than Berkeley Elementary School and Carteret Elementary School, but Fairview Elementary School has shown stronger academic performance in some areas. The school's relatively lower per-student spending compared to the East Orange School District schools may be a factor in its academic performance, and the district should consider allocating more resources to support Watsessing Elementary School's continued improvement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 71 Prospect Street
       Bloomfield, NJ  07003-3223


(973) 680-8570

District: Bloomfield Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,551 Help


Students who attend Watsessing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bloomfield Middle School
High:    Bloomfield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.2%
African American:
34.4%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Watsessing Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Watsessing Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bloomfield Township School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.2%), African American (34.4%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watsessing Elementary School is 9.5, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watsessing Elementary School is $9,551, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Bloomfield Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Watsessing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watsessing Elementary School 597th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Watsessing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bloomfield Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bloomfield Township School District 293rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watsessing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.75 858th 1204 28.7%
2004 42.37 899th 1298 30.7%
2005 55.28 755th 1303 42.1%
2006 51.88 816th 1314 37.9%
2007 43.84 943rd 1329 29.0%
2008 39.91 971st 1338 27.4%
2009 38.84 971st 1346 27.9%
2010 38.15 980th 1354 27.6%
2011 66.22 570th 1360 58.1%
2012 44.88 889th 1363 34.8%
2013 38.82 957th 1367 30.0%
2014 33.79 1010th 1363 25.9%
2015 30.92 967th 1357 28.7%
2016 28.87 1001st 1346 25.6%
2017 35.68 909th 1352 32.8%
2018 22.94 1085th 1353 19.8%
2019 27.10 1025th 1360 24.6%
2021 24.48 945th 1317 28.2%
2022 46.36 713th 1345 47.0%
2023 55.94 597th 1342 55.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.48 707th 1001 29.4%
2019 31.77 624th 1007 38.0%
2023 57.72 321st 958 66.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.65 528th 942 43.9%
2019 46.33 468th 948 50.6%
2021 64.99 175th 839 79.1%
2022 76.71 130th 863 84.9%
2023 82.32 95th 910 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 1007th 1333 24.5%
2019 36.66 886th 1331 33.4%
2021 25.54 933rd 1290 27.7%
2022 51.59 630th 1326 52.5%
2023 53.39 593rd 1318 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.12 1054th 1334 21.0%
2019 25.31 1027th 1335 23.1%
2021 26.76 891st 1297 31.3%
2022 42.93 733rd 1324 44.6%
2023 58.34 544th 1315 58.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.14 280th 517 45.8%
2019 48.60 261st 522 50.0%
2021 57.97 139th 456 69.5%
2022 78.48 76th 494 84.6%
2023 91.00 29th 463 93.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.36 482nd 870 44.6%
2019 60.56 302nd 899 66.4%
2021 44.75 442nd 896 50.7%
2022 77.07 172nd 953 82.0%
2023 74.50 194th 982 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Watsessing Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.74 956th 1023 6.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Watsessing Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 11 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1989 203 12 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 206 15 14 33 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 198 25 12 33 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1992 202 40 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1993 206 46 14 37 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1994 186 46 9 49 2 n/a n/a 0 292
1995 162 53 14 67 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 162 53 14 67 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 130 96 26 84 1 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 110 109 23 87 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 73 112 30 84 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2001 89 126 23 105 2 n/a n/a 0 345
2002 79 130 17 103 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2003 79 130 17 103 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2004 72 143 16 92 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 60 134 12 102 5 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 73 128 18 103 4 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 63 125 19 87 3 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 62 134 25 102 2 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 54 125 22 95 4 4 0 0 304
2010 52 133 24 109 2 9 0 0 329
2011 44 125 16 101 2 8 0 0 296
2012 41 135 12 112 2 9 0 0 311
2013 47 142 9 114 4 9 0 0 325
2014 54 131 7 119 2 13 0 0 326
2015 53 115 10 99 2 11 0 0 290
2016 51 121 8 111 1 10 0 0 302
2017 52 139 10 111 1 13 0 0 326
2018 47 134 12 115 2 12 1 0 323
2019 50 124 13 123 0 4 1 0 315
2020 46 104 10 122 0 3 1 0 286
2021 34 109 7 123 1 2 0 0 276
2022 33 105 11 118 1 2 0 0 270
2023 36 105 18 138 1 3 4 0 305

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Watsessing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 15.0 16.8 n/a
1989 258 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 268 15.0 17.8 19
1991 268 16.0 16.7 19.8
1992 284 15.0 18.9 18
1993 304 14.0 21.7 23.7
1994 292 15.0 19.5 20.9
1995 297 15.0 19.8 24.6
1996 297 15.0 19.8 24.6
1998 337 19.0 17.7 36.8
1999 331 20.0 16.6 35.3
2000 302 21.0 14.4 54.3
2001 345 21.2 16.3 44.9
2002 331 20.0 16.6 43.8
2003 331 20.0 16.6 43.8
2004 325 21.0 15.5 50.8
2005 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
2006 326 22.0 14.8 53.7
2007 297 21.0 14.1 48.8
2008 325 17.0 19.1 45.5
2009 304 23.4 12.2 47
2010 329 18.0 18.2 55.9
2011 296 15.5 19.0 48.3
2012 311 28.0 11.0 41.5
2013 325 30.8 10.5 45.5
2014 326 26.3 12.3 58.6
2015 290 28.0 10.3 61.4
2016 302 28.0 10.7 67.9
2017 326 30.0 10.8 62.9
2018 323 34.0 9.5 56
2019 315 44.5 7.0 59.7
2020 286 36.0 7.9 57
2021 276 32.0 8.6 50.4
2022 270 30.0 9.0 43.3
2023 305 32.0 9.5 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Watsessing Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 15.0 16.8 n/a
1989 258 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 268 15.0 17.8 19
1991 268 16.0 16.7 19.8
1992 284 15.0 18.9 18
1993 304 14.0 21.7 23.7
1994 292 15.0 19.5 20.9
1995 297 15.0 19.8 24.6
1996 297 15.0 19.8 24.6
1998 337 19.0 17.7 36.8
1999 331 20.0 16.6 35.3
2000 302 21.0 14.4 54.3
2001 345 21.2 16.3 44.9
2002 331 20.0 16.6 43.8
2003 331 20.0 16.6 43.8
2004 325 21.0 15.5 50.8
2005 313 22.0 14.2 n/a
2006 326 22.0 14.8 53.7
2007 297 21.0 14.1 48.8
2008 325 17.0 19.1 45.5
2009 304 23.4 12.2 47
2010 329 18.0 18.2 55.9
2011 296 15.5 19.0 48.3
2012 311 28.0 11.0 41.5
2013 325 30.8 10.5 45.5
2014 326 26.3 12.3 58.6
2015 290 28.0 10.3 61.4
2016 302 28.0 10.7 67.9
2017 326 30.0 10.8 62.9
2018 323 34.0 9.5 56
2019 315 44.5 7.0 59.7
2020 286 36.0 7.9 57
2021 276 32.0 8.6 50.4
2022 270 30.0 9.0 43.3
2023 305 32.0 9.5 35.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Watsessing Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $335 (3.5%) $9,216 (96.5%) $9,551

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Watsessing Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1025th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 597th of 1342 Elementary schools
 30.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Watsessing Elementary School)36.650
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)52.850.6
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Watsessing Elementary School)36.651.5
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)54.947.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Watsessing Elementary School)48.750
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)62.959.4
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Watsessing Elementary School)46.254.4
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)50.149
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Watsessing Elementary School)43.173
 29.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)62.761.8
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Watsessing Elementary School)29.448.6
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)48.836.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Watsessing Elementary School)37.728.2
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bloomfield Township School District)57.356.5
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Watsessing Elementary School)2930.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bloomfield Township School District)38.233.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315305
 3.2%
African American124105
 15.3%
American Indian01
Asian1318
 38.5%
Hispanic123138
 12.2%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White5036
 28%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.7%35.4%
 24.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Watsessing Elementary School

Students who attend Watsessing Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bloomfield Middle School
High : Bloomfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Watsessing Elementary School.

Watsessing Elementary School ranks 597th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Watsessing Elementary School are 45% Hispanic, 34% African American, 12% White, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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