- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
George Washington School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 340933000596 · Mahwah, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 8:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahwah High School (829 students)
George Washington School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 182 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
George Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahwah High Sc
Mahwah High School
829 students
- Ramapo Ridge
Ramapo Ridge
642 students
- Lenape Meadows
Lenape Meadows
418 students
- Joyce Kilmer S
Joyce Kilmer School
394 students
- Betsy Ross Ele 238
Betsy Ross Elementary
238 students
- This school 177
George Washington School
177 students
What this shows George Washington School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington School compares
George Washington School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$30,824
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Mahwah Township Public School District reports $30,824 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~177 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), down 11.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.