- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, NJ
Port Colden School
Federal NCES profile for Port Colden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341716005892
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Colden School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Colden School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Colden School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341716005892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Port Colden School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 341716005892 · Washington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 11.3:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Brass Castle School (261 students)
Port Colden School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Port Colden School compares
Port Colden 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$28,174
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
Counselors0.4 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.3%
African American 3.5%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Port Colden School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Township School District reports $28,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Port Colden School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Castle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Colden School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Port Colden School
How many students attend Port Colden School?
Port Colden School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Colden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Colden School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Port Colden School?
16.4% of students at Port Colden School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Colden School?
The largest demographic group at Port Colden School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Washington, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Colden School?
Port Colden School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Port Colden School rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Colden School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Township School District?
Besides Port Colden School, Washington Township School District also operates Brass Castle School (261 students). See the Washington Township School District district page for the complete list.