- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
George Washington Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 341143000642 · North Arlington, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 18.6:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Arlington High School (634 students)
George Washington Elementary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Arlingto
North Arlington High School
634 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle School
426 students
- This school
George Washington Elementary School
335 students
- Susan B. Antho
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
297 students
- Thomas Jeffers 164
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
164 students
- Franklin D Roo 132
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
132 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary School compares
George Washington Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for North Arlington School District reports $19,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~335 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.