Wandell School

Summary:

Wandell School is a public elementary school located in Saddle River, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Upper Saddle River School District, which is ranked 40th out of 615 districts in New Jersey and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wandell School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking between 93-22 over the past 10 years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, often exceeding the state and district averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, Wandell School's 4th and 5th-grade students achieved 100% and 94.7% proficiency in ELA, respectively, compared to the state averages of 51.3% and 53.2%. In Mathematics, Wandell School's 4th and 5th-grade students achieved 94.5% and 84.2% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 44.3% and 40.1%. Wandell School also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (20.56%) compared to the state average, and consistently maintains low chronic absenteeism rates and a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Wandell School to the nearby schools, such as Willard Elementary School, Dorchester Elementary School, and Edith A. Bogert Elementary School, Wandell School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently outperforming these schools in academic proficiency rates for ELA, Mathematics, and Science. Wandell School's remarkably low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 7.3 over the past 3 years, is a significant advantage, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students, which is likely a key factor in the school's academic achievements.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 97 E Allendale Rd
       Saddle River, NJ  07458-3023


(201) 327-0727

District: Saddle River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,157 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.5 Help
Number of students:  107

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.9%
Asian:
20.6%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wandell School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.66. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Student population at Wandell School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.9%), Asian (20.6%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wandell School is 6.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wandell School is $23,157.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wandell School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wandell School 93rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Wandell School in the ranking list.)

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Saddle River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle River School District 40th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wandell School

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Rank History for all students at Wandell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.26 39th 1204 96.8%
2004 88.56 9th 1298 99.3%
2005 85.85 26th 1303 98.0%
2006 75.46 327th 1314 75.1%
2007 75.19 290th 1329 78.2%
2008 77.95 227th 1338 83.0%
2009 84.78 95th 1346 92.9%
2010 79.57 218th 1354 83.9%
2011 72.86 393rd 1360 71.1%
2012 80.18 216th 1363 84.2%
2013 78.57 271st 1367 80.2%
2014 80.44 231st 1363 83.1%
2015 94.65 35th 1357 97.4%
2016 95.14 22nd 1346 98.4%
2017 93.78 26th 1352 98.1%
2018 94.78 22nd 1353 98.4%
2019 92.88 41st 1360 97.0%
2021 87.72 138th 1317 89.5%
2022 90.82 115th 1345 91.4%
2023 91.66 93rd 1342 93.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wandell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 96.97 21st 1007 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wandell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.52 42nd 1331 96.8%
2021 95.38 26th 1290 98.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wandell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.49 115th 1335 91.4%
2021 73.46 293rd 1297 77.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wandell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.61 59th 1022 94.2%
2019 86.39 78th 1023 92.4%
2021 71.94 208th 964 78.4%
2022 74.31 225th 976 76.9%
2023 96.53 3rd 975 99.7%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Open Quote Wandell School is a public elementary school with a private school feel. The teacher to student ratio is very low allowing for differentiated learning within the classroom. Each of my three children have very different learning needs and abilities. The environment at Wandell is the perfect place for them to excel and reach their individual potential. In addition, all students enjoy state of the art technology, a robust art program, world languages, a dynamic STEAM program and much more! Wandell is a truly remarkable place for young students to begin their educational journey. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Open Quote Wandell school is a nurturing learning environment where students achieve at high levels. It is a public school with a private school feel, providing personalized instruction and teachers who really care about the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wandell School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 1 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1989 213 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1990 211 0 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 228 2 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1992 243 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1993 266 0 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1994 272 0 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 278 1 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1996 278 1 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 236 1 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1999 162 1 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2000 144 1 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2001 151 0 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2002 151 4 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2003 151 4 23 8 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2004 165 8 20 3 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2005 168 10 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 175 10 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2007 194 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2008 191 10 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2009 202 8 8 4 0 0 11 0 233
2010 211 6 8 5 0 0 9 0 239
2011 196 6 5 7 0 0 13 0 227
2012 184 5 12 9 0 0 18 0 228
2013 171 4 12 8 0 0 11 0 206
2014 166 3 13 9 0 0 10 0 201
2015 150 2 14 6 0 0 15 0 187
2016 137 2 18 6 0 0 15 0 178
2017 106 1 18 7 0 0 18 0 150
2018 104 1 21 3 0 0 18 0 147
2019 111 2 27 3 0 0 19 0 162
2020 108 4 22 2 0 0 13 0 149
2021 90 5 20 2 0 0 12 0 129
2022 79 5 21 2 0 0 13 0 120
2023 62 6 22 4 0 0 13 0 107

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

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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 Wandell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 24.0 9.3 n/a
1989 228 24.0 9.5 n/a
1990 226 24.0 9.4 n/a
1991 245 26.0 9.4 0
1992 261 25.0 10.4 n/a
1993 284 24.6 11.5 0
1994 291 24.7 11.8 n/a
1995 301 25.1 12.0 n/a
1996 301 25.1 12.0 n/a
1998 257 23.9 10.8 n/a
1999 179 16.9 10.6 n/a
2000 177 17.4 10.2 0
2001 168 17.6 9.5 0
2002 186 18.2 10.2 0
2003 186 18.2 10.2 0
2004 196 19.1 10.3 0
2005 199 21.6 9.2 n/a
2006 207 20.6 10.0 0
2007 212 20.0 10.6 0
2008 215 15.0 14.3 3.3
2009 233 22.3 8.5 0
2010 239 21.0 11.3 n/a
2011 227 21.2 10.7 0
2012 228 23.9 9.5 n/a
2013 206 22.4 9.1 0
2014 201 22.1 9.0 0
2015 187 21.0 8.9 0
2016 178 20.0 8.9 0
2017 150 18.9 7.9 0
2018 147 16.5 8.9 2
2019 162 18.5 8.7 1.9
2020 149 17.4 8.5 2
2021 129 19.0 6.7 2.3
2022 120 16.4 7.3 2.5
2023 107 16.4 6.5 2.8

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 Wandell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 24.0 9.3 n/a
1989 228 24.0 9.5 n/a
1990 226 24.0 9.4 n/a
1991 245 26.0 9.4 0
1992 261 25.0 10.4 n/a
1993 284 24.6 11.5 0
1994 291 24.7 11.8 n/a
1995 301 25.1 12.0 n/a
1996 301 25.1 12.0 n/a
1998 257 23.9 10.8 n/a
1999 179 16.9 10.6 n/a
2000 177 17.4 10.2 0
2001 168 17.6 9.5 0
2002 186 18.2 10.2 0
2003 186 18.2 10.2 0
2004 196 19.1 10.3 0
2005 199 21.6 9.2 n/a
2006 207 20.6 10.0 0
2007 212 20.0 10.6 0
2008 215 15.0 14.3 3.3
2009 233 22.3 8.5 0
2010 239 21.0 11.3 n/a
2011 227 21.2 10.7 0
2012 228 23.9 9.5 n/a
2013 206 22.4 9.1 0
2014 201 22.1 9.0 0
2015 187 21.0 8.9 0
2016 178 20.0 8.9 0
2017 150 18.9 7.9 0
2018 147 16.5 8.9 2
2019 162 18.5 8.7 1.9
2020 149 17.4 8.5 2
2021 129 19.0 6.7 2.3
2022 120 16.4 7.3 2.5
2023 107 16.4 6.5 2.8

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 Wandell School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $608 (2.6%) $22,549 (97.4%) $23,157

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wandell School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 93rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wandell School)82.963.6
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)82.963.6
 19.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)8045.5
 34.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)8045.5
 34.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wandell School)95.3100
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)95.3100
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)85.794.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)85.794.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wandell School)8894.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)8894.7
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)8484.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)8484.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students162107
 34%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian2722
 18.5%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11162
 44.1%
Two or More Races1913
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.9%2.8%
 1%


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Students at Wandell School are 58% White, 21% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Wandell School.

Yes. Wandell School ranks in the top 6.9% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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