Westfield Public School District

District Overview
Located at 302 Elm Street in Westfield, New Jersey, the Westfield Public School District is an active, traditional public school system set within a large suburban environment in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan region. Operating ten individual schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district maintains a total student body of 5,931, comprising 2,909 female students, 3,018 male students, and four students with unlisted gender records. The overall student population reflects a diverse demographic makeup that includes 4,349 White, 663 Asian, 491 Hispanic, 285 multiracial, 127 Black, eight Pacific Islander, and four American Indian students.

To support its ten operating campuses and robust instructional programming, the district maintains a comprehensive full-time equivalent (FTE) staffing context of approximately 1,927 staff members. This dedicated team includes 1,004.26 FTE teachers, 171.58 FTE instructional aides, and 751.14 FTE support personnel, ensuring direct educational assistance and administrative structure across all grade levels. As a non-charter, fully operational school district, Westfield Public Schools serves as a key pillar for local families, students, and educational researchers seeking a well-resourced suburban public education. Additional district information and contact services are accessible via phone at (908) 789-4420 or through their official website at http://www.westfieldnjk12.org.
10
Total Schools
5,931
Total Students
1,004.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westfield Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White4,349
Hispanic491
Black127
Asian663
Two or More285
American Indian4
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    4,349 (73.4%)
  • Asian
    663 (11.2%)
  • Hispanic
    491 (8.3%)
  • Two or More
    285 (4.8%)
  • Black
    127 (2.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Westfield Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
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:10
Students:5,931*
Teachers (FTE):1,004.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in Westfield Public School District
Found 10 Schools