- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, NJ
Brass Castle School
Federal NCES profile for Brass Castle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341716005890
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brass Castle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Brass Castle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brass Castle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341716005890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Brass Castle School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 341716005890 · Washington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 9.3:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Colden School (170 students)
Brass Castle School grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Brass Castle School compares
Brass Castle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 36% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,174
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Brass Castle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $28,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brass Castle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colden School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brass Castle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brass Castle School
How many students attend Brass Castle School?
Brass Castle School has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brass Castle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brass Castle School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brass Castle School?
18.8% of students at Brass Castle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brass Castle School?
The largest demographic group at Brass Castle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Washington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brass Castle School?
Brass Castle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brass Castle School rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Brass Castle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Brass Castle School, Washington Township School District also operates Port Colden School (170 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.