Enrollment
378
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 341836000946
George Washington Elementary School — Wyckoff, NJ
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wyckoff Township Public School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Washington Elementary School reports 378 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wyckoff Township Public School District spends $25,951 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.4% from local sources (property taxes), 22.7% from the state, and 1.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 78% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$25,951
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 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
Enrollment 378 Top 41% in New Jersey — larger than 59% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 341836000946
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyckoff Township Public School District, which includes George Washington Elementary School.
$25,951
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 22.7%
Federal 1.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 378 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WYCKOFF, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary School is White at 88.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in WYCKOFF, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.