- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, NJ
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Academy School No. 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340459005492
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Academy School No. 1 earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Academy School No. 1 has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Academy School No. 1 ranks #17 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005492 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
George Washington Academy School No. 1 held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340459005492 · Elizabeth, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 13.8:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
George Washington Academy School No. 1 held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George Washington Academy School No. 1 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
George Washington Academy School No. 1
595 students
What this shows George Washington Academy School No. 1 reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Academy School No. 1 compares
George Washington Academy School No. 1 held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 151% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 151% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 31.3%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, George Washington Academy School No. 1 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Academy School No. 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Academy School No. 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Academy School No. 1
How many students attend George Washington Academy School No. 1?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy School No. 1?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy School No. 1 is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Academy School No. 1?
74.2% of students at George Washington Academy School No. 1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Academy School No. 1?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Academy School No. 1 is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Academy School No. 1?
George Washington Academy School No. 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 George Washington Academy School No. 1 rank among schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Academy School No. 1 ranks #17 of 17 schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides George Washington Academy School No. 1, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.