- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edgewater, NJ
George Washington School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340444003211
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 333
- students enrolled
George Washington School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edgewater School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340444003211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
George Washington School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340444003211 · Edgewater, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 11.1:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Eleanor Van Gelder (384 students)
George Washington School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How George Washington School compares
George Washington School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 76% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,441
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 333 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
Asian 45.6%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: Asian at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, George Washington School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Edgewater School District reports $24,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Van Gelder | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington School
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edgewater, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 George Washington School?
7.2% of students at George Washington 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 School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington School is Asian at 45.6% of enrollment, in Edgewater, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington School?
George Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Edgewater School District?
Besides George Washington School, Edgewater School District also operates Eleanor Van Gelder (384 students). See the Edgewater School District district page for the complete list.