- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Washington Avenue Elementary School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 341320000194 · Pleasantville, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 12.7:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville High School (997 students)
Washington Avenue Elementary School grew from 411 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
997 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Middle School
847 students
- Leeds Avenue E
Leeds Avenue Elementary School
570 students
- South Main Str
South Main Street Elementary School
455 students
- This school
Washington Avenue Elementary School
432 students
- North Main Str 318
North Main Street Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Washington Avenue Elementary School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Avenue Elementary School compares
Washington Avenue Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$26,148
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 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.
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
District finance for Pleasantville Public School District reports $26,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~432 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 55.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.