West Essex Regional School District

District Overview
Situated at 65 West Greenbrook Road in North Caldwell, New Jersey, the West Essex Regional School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a thriving large suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Operating two dedicated school facilities, the district focuses exclusively on secondary education, catering to students from seventh through twelfth grade. As a non-charter regional district, West Essex provides tailored academic pathways designed to meet the unique developmental and educational needs of middle and high school learners preparing for post-secondary success.

With an enrollment of 1,648 students, the district maintains a well-resourced learning environment anchored by a robust personnel infrastructure. The district's professional team includes approximately 305 full-time equivalent teachers, 31 instructional aides, and over 444 support staff members, establishing a total workforce of more than 780 full-time equivalent positions. This comprehensive staffing model allows West Essex to maintain strong instructional oversight, deliver extensive student support services, and foster a supportive educational community for its families and researchers examining secondary school performance.
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Total Schools
1,648
Total Students
305.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Essex Regional School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,284
Hispanic166
Black43
Asian115
Two or More31
American Indian2
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,284 (78.0%)
  • Hispanic
    166 (10.1%)
  • Asian
    115 (7.0%)
  • Black
    43 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    31 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Essex Regional School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,648*
Teachers (FTE):305.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in West Essex Regional School District
Found 2 Schools