Wandell School

Public PK, KG-5

97 E Allendale Rd
Saddle River, NJ 07458-3023

(201) 327-0727

District: Saddle River School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,157

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

Asian:

20.6%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wandell School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.66. (See more...)

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Student Body

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...)

Compare Details 2.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wandell School is 6.5. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wandell School is $23,157.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wandell School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Saddle River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saddle River School District 40^th 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
2003	88.26	39^th	1204	96.8%
2004	88.56	9^th	1298	99.3%
2005	85.85	26^th	1303	98.0%
2006	75.46	327^th	1314	75.1%
2007	75.19	290^th	1329	78.2%
2008	77.95	227^th	1338	83.0%
2009	84.78	95^th	1346	92.9%
2010	79.57	218^th	1354	83.9%
2011	72.86	393^rd	1360	71.1%
2012	80.18	216^th	1363	84.2%
2013	78.57	271^st	1367	80.2%
2014	80.44	231^st	1363	83.1%
2015	94.65	35^th	1357	97.4%
2016	95.14	22^nd	1346	98.4%
2017	93.78	26^th	1352	98.1%
2018	94.78	22^nd	1353	98.4%
2019	92.88	41^st	1360	97.0%
2021	87.72	138^th	1317	89.5%
2022	90.82	115^th	1345	91.4%
2023	91.66	93^rd	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	21^st	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	42^nd	1331	96.8%
2021	95.38	26^th	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	115^th	1335	91.4%
2021	73.46	293^rd	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
2018	87.61	59^th	1022	94.2%
2019	86.39	78^th	1023	92.4%
2021	71.94	208^th	964	78.4%
2022	74.31	225^th	976	76.9%
2023	96.53	3^rd	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.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 5, 2019

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

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	Total
1988	205	1	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	224
1989	213	2	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	228
1990	211	0	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1991	228	2	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
1992	243	1	12	5	0	n/a	n/a	261
1993	266	0	13	5	0	n/a	n/a	284
1994	272	0	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	291
1995	278	1	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	301
1996	278	1	15	7	0	n/a	n/a	301
1998	236	1	14	6	0	n/a	n/a	257
1999	162	1	11	5	0	n/a	n/a	179
2000	144	1	29	3	0	n/a	n/a	177
2001	151	0	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	168
2002	151	4	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	186
2003	151	4	23	8	0	n/a	n/a	186
2004	165	8	20	3	0	n/a	n/a	196
2005	168	10	19	2	0	n/a	n/a	199
2006	175	10	17	5	0	n/a	n/a	207
2007	194	8	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	212
2008	191	10	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	215
2009	202	8	8	4	0	0	11	233
2010	211	6	8	5	0	0	9	239
2011	196	6	5	7	0	0	13	227
2012	184	5	12	9	0	0	18	228
2013	171	4	12	8	0	0	11	206
2014	166	3	13	9	0	0	10	201
2015	150	2	14	6	0	0	15	187
2016	137	2	18	6	0	0	15	178
2017	106	1	18	7	0	0	18	150
2018	104	1	21	3	0	0	18	147
2019	111	2	27	3	0	0	19	162
2020	108	4	22	2	0	0	13	149
2021	90	5	20	2	0	0	12	129
2022	79	5	21	2	0	0	13	120
2023	62	6	22	4	0	0	13	107

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 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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 41^st of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 93^rd 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)	82.9	63.6	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)	82.9	63.6	19.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)	80	45.5	34.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)	80	45.5	34.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wandell School)	95.3	100	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)	95.3	100	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)	85.7	94.5	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)	85.7	94.5	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wandell School)	88	94.7	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Saddle River School District)	88	94.7	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wandell School)	84	84.2	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Saddle River School District)	84	84.2	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	107	34%
African American	2	6	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	27	22	18.5%
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	111	62	44.1%
Two or More Races	19	13	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.9%	2.8%	1%

Schools Near Wandell School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)						NJSLA Mathematics (2023)						NJSLA Algebra I (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wandell School	Public	PK, KG-5	97 E Allendale Rd	Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 327-0727	107	16	6.5	2.8%	62 (57.9%)	6 (5.6%)	4 (3.7%)	22 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.1%)	91.7	93^rd of 1342 public elementary schools	93.1%		90.8	115^th of 1345 public elementary schools	91.4%	22	68.5		63.6	100.0	94.7				45.5	94.5	84.2						$23,157	$608	$22,549
Julia A Traphagen School	Public	PK, KG-5	153 Summit Avenue	Waldwick	07463	Bergen County	Waldwick School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 445-0730	425	39	10.8	0.7%	291 (68.5%)	11 (2.6%)	87 (20.5%)	17 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	76.4	334^th of 1342 public elementary schools	75.1%		84.5	220^th of 1345 public elementary schools	83.6%	114	38.7		48.3	64.8	74.2				61.3	62.0	77.4						$9,325		$9,325
Dorchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Dorchester Road	Woodcliff Lake	07677	Bergen County	Woodcliff Lake School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 391-5600	476	77	6.1	1.1%	377 (79.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.6%)	48 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)	89.9	121^st of 1342 public elementary schools	91.0%		89	140^th of 1345 public elementary schools	89.6%	19	47.0		71.3	81.8	84.3				77.5	70.5	73.5						$14,696	$44	$14,652
Edith A. Bogert Elementary School	Public	3-5	391 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 961-6350	374	39	9.6	0.8%	246 (65.8%)	2 (0.5%)	35 (9.4%)	74 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.3%)	91.4	100^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.5%		94.2	53^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	96.1%	47	52.7		70.7	82.8	85.2				72.9	75.5	78.4						$15,177	$414	$14,763
Robert D Reynolds Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	391 W Saddle River Rd	Upper Saddle River	07458	Bergen County	Upper Saddle River School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 961-6300	358	38	9.5	0.8%	219 (61.2%)	5 (1.4%)	41 (11.5%)	75 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)								(n/a)																	$17,586	$510	$17,076
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	70 Lloyd Road	Ho Ho Kus	07423	Bergen County	Ho-Ho-Kus School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 652-4555	542	49	11.0	0.6%	431 (79.5%)	7 (1.3%)	39 (7.2%)	56 (10.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	94.4	40^th of 1342 public elementary schools	97.0%		93.8	66^th of 1345 public elementary schools	95.1%	26	55.0	43.1	85.2	82.2	86.6	92.5	88.9	91.5	85.2	78.5	68.4	89.4	96.3	78.9	100.0	100.0	$13,291	$275	$13,016
West Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18 South First Street	Park Ridge	07656	Bergen County	Park Ridge School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 573-6000	340	28	12.3	1.2%	256 (75.3%)	1 (0.3%)	41 (12.1%)	24 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	92.4	80^th of 1342 public elementary schools	94.0%		89	139^th of 1345 public elementary schools	89.7%	59	55.2		80.3	78.0	79.3	91.4			82.2	78.1	65.5	60.5					$11,688	$29	$11,659
Crescent Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 Crescent Avenue	Waldwick	07463	Bergen County	Waldwick School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 445-0690	333	29	11.6	0.9%	219 (65.8%)	3 (0.9%)	72 (21.6%)	21 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	79.5	278^th of 1342 public elementary schools	79.3%		81.2	265^th of 1345 public elementary schools	80.3%	13	42.1		64.9	60.0	75.5				75.9	55.7	71.9						$9,264		$9,264
Ann Blanche Smith	Public	K-4	1000 Hillsdale Ave	Hillsdale	07642	Bergen County	Hillsdale School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 664-1188	299	32	9.3	11.0%	199 (66.6%)	4 (1.3%)	67 (22.4%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	75	357^th of 1342 public elementary schools	73.4%		80.3	285^th of 1345 public elementary schools	78.8%	72			66.7	78.1					60.4	46.8							$10,680	$227	$10,453
Hillside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	89 Hillsdale Avenue	Allendale	07401	Bergen County	Allendale Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(201) 327-2020	382	23	16.8	1.3%	284 (74.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.5%)	47 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.5%)	97.1	7^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.5%		95.5	30^th of 1345 public elementary schools	97.8%	23			83.2						90.1								$7,428	$01	$7,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Wandell School

How many students attend Wandell School?

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

Is Wandell School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Wandell School?

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

What district is Wandell School in?

Saddle River School District

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