Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19's student population of 563 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1777 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
11%
14%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Elizabeth School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson School No. 19's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is ranked #1777 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 often compared to?
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?
563 students attend Woodrow Wilson School No. 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson School No. 19?
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 offer ?
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 part of?
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19 is part of Elizabeth School District.
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