- Enrollment
- 1,205
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chatham, NJ
Washington Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340000406018
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Avenue School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chatham, NJ.
School address
District: School District of the Chathams · New Jersey
NCES ID 340000406018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Avenue School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 340000406018 · Chatham, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 11.4:1 · 1.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chatham High School (1,205 students)
Washington Avenue School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chatham High S
Chatham High School
1,205 students
- Chatham Middle
Chatham Middle School
833 students
- Lafayette Aven
Lafayette Avenue School
554 students
- Southern Boule 369
Southern Boulevard School
369 students
- Milton Avenue 301
Milton Avenue School
301 students
- This school 286
Washington Avenue School
286 students
What this shows Washington Avenue School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Avenue School compares
Washington Avenue School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,450
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Asian 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Washington Avenue School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for School District of the Chathams reports $24,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Boulevard School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Avenue School
How many students attend Washington Avenue School?
Washington Avenue School has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chatham, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Avenue School is 11.4:1, which is 3% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 Washington Avenue School?
1.0% of students at Washington Avenue 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Avenue School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Chatham, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Avenue School?
Washington Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Washington Avenue School rank among schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Avenue School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Chatham, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chatham on the city page.
What other schools are in School District of the Chathams?
Besides Washington Avenue School, School District of the Chathams also operates Chatham High School (1,205 students), Chatham Middle School (833 students), and Lafayette Avenue School (554 students). See the School District of the Chathams district page for the complete list.