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Theunis Dey Elementary School

55 WEBSTER DRIVE, WAYNE, NJ 07470Wayne Township Public School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
435
Students
Total enrolled
$30,215
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 111% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
62/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 24% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 435 students in grades KG–05 in WAYNE, New Jersey.
111% above average funding
District spends $30,215 per pupil, 111% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 62th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Theunis Dey Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in WAYNE, New Jersey, serving grades KG–05 with 435 students. The district invests $30,215 per student — 111% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 5% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 62/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Theunis Dey Elementary School

435
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
5%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution210 male · 225 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility5%
National avg 52% · 20 students
Student Composition
74%
17%
Asian4%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black2%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 341728004992

Academic Outcomes at Theunis Dey Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 62th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 07470

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,215Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$30,215
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$13,295
Student Support$5,741
Administration$3,626
Operations$4,532
Other$3,022
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $30,215 spent per student, an estimated $13,385 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
72%
State government
22.6%
Local (property tax)
72.0%
Federal programs
5.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $30,215/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (62/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 5% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Packanack Elementary SchoolPines Lake Elementary SchoolJohn F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolJames Fallon Elementary School
+5 more
↓
Middle
Anthony Wayne Middle SchoolSchuyler Colfax Middle SchoolGeorge Washington Middle School
↓
High School
Wayne Valley High SchoolWayne Hills High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPassaic County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWayne Township Public School District →
Phone: (973)633-3155
NCES ID: 341728004992
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WAYNE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wayne Township Public School District
High
Wayne Valley High School
1,241 students · 09–12
● 62 opp9% FRL
High
Wayne Hills High School
1,182 students · 09–12
● 62 opp8% FRL
Mid
Anthony Wayne Middle School
665 students · 06–08
● 62 opp9% FRL
Mid
Schuyler Colfax Middle School
621 students · 06–08
● 62 opp5% FRL
Mid
George Washington Middle School
508 students · 06–08
● 62 opp12% FRL
Elem
Packanack Elementary School
406 students · KG–05
● 62 opp3% FRL
Elem
Pines Lake Elementary School
387 students · KG–05
● 62 opp7% FRL
Elem
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
377 students · KG–05
● 62 opp14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
55 WEBSTER DRIVE, WAYNE, NJ 07470
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.