New JerseySchoolsWinfield Scott School No. 2

Winfield Scott School No. 2

PublicGrades -18
ELIZABETH, New Jersey · Elizabeth Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students620
Student:Teacher11.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo
Winfield Scott School No. 2

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
620
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
84%+48.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Winfield Scott School No. 2 is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in ELIZABETH, New Jersey. The school enrolls 620 students. It is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictElizabeth Public Schools
County34039
CityELIZABETH
ZIP07201
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340459005494

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment620

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)