Enrollment
335
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Arlington, NJ
George Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341143000642
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in North Arlington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Arlington, NJ.
School address
District: North Arlington School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341143000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Arlington, New Jersey, enrolling 335 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 97% of New Jersey schools and 58% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.7% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 335 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 560 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #296.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Arlington School District spends $17,857 per pupil, 29% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Arlington's public schools, it stands alongside Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (297 students): George Washington Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 13.5:1).
North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students) and Veterans Middle School (426 students) alongside George Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 33% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 43.9%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, George Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Arlington School District, which includes George Washington Elementary School.
$17,857
Per student
-29%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 2.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in North Arlington
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary School
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Arlington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 58% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Elementary School?
19.7% of students at George Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in North Arlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elementary School rank among schools in North Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Arlington, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Arlington on the city page.
Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Arlington School District?
Besides George Washington Elementary School, North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students), Veterans Middle School (426 students), and Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (297 students). See the North Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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