Enrollment
432
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasantville, NJ
Washington Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341320000194
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Avenue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ.
School address
District: Pleasantville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341320000194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+147% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Avenue Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Avenue Elementary School
Washington Avenue Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasantville, New Jersey, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 73.2% of students qualify for free meals, 147% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #101.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students) and Pleasantville Middle School (847 students) alongside Washington Avenue Elementary 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 Washington Avenue Elementary School compares
Washington Avenue Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 147% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 147% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,077
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 83.8%
African American 13.4%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Washington Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasantville Public School District, which includes Washington Avenue Elementary School.
$26,077
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.8%
State 78.0%
Federal 10.2%
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 Washington Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeds Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Main Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Main Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~432 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Avenue Elementary School?
Washington Avenue Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Avenue Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Avenue Elementary School?
73.2% of students at Washington Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Avenue Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.8% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Avenue Elementary School?
Washington Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pleasantville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasantville on the city page.
Is Washington Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Washington Avenue Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Pleasantville Public School District?
Besides Washington Avenue Elementary School, Pleasantville Public School District also operates Pleasantville High School (997 students), Pleasantville Middle School (847 students), and Leeds Avenue Elementary School (570 students). See the Pleasantville Public School District district page for the complete list.
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