Enrollment
177
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mahwah, NJ
George Washington School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340933000596
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Mahwah · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
George Washington School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, NJ.
School address
District: Mahwah Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340933000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington School
George Washington School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Mahwah, New Jersey, enrolling 177 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, George Washington School is leaner than roughly 93% of New Jersey schools and 32% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.6% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New Jersey schools, with 177 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students) and Ramapo Ridge (642 students) alongside George Washington 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 School compares
George Washington 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$29,482
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 68.9%
Asian 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, George Washington School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahwah Township Public School District, which includes George Washington School.
$29,482
Per student
+18%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+78%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 21.0%
Federal 3.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahwah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramapo Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lenape Meadows | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elementary | Larger | 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
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington School
How many students attend George Washington School?
George Washington School has 177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mahwah, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington School is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 49% 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?
1.6% 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 White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Mahwah, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington School?
George Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington School rank among elementary schools in Mahwah?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Mahwah, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mahwah on the city page.
Is George Washington School a good school?
George Washington School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Mahwah Township Public School District?
Besides George Washington School, Mahwah Township Public School District also operates Mahwah High School (829 students), Ramapo Ridge (642 students), and Lenape Meadows (418 students). See the Mahwah Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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