- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainfield, NJ
Washington Community School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341314005628
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Community School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Community School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Community School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Plainfield, NJ.
School address
District: Plainfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341314005628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Washington Community School shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 341314005628 · Plainfield, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (2,077 students)
Washington Community School shrank from 649 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
2,077 students
- Hubbard Middle 737
Hubbard Middle School
737 students
- Maxson Middle 721
Maxson Middle School
721 students
- Cedarbrook Ele 671
Cedarbrook Elementary School
671 students
- This school 557
Washington Community School
557 students
- Dewitt D. Barl 423
Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Washington Community School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Community School compares
Washington Community 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 149% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,278
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.5%
African American 7.9%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Washington Community School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield Public School District reports $21,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maxson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewitt D. Barlow Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Plainfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Community School
How many students attend Washington Community School?
Washington Community School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Community School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Community School?
73.7% of students at Washington Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Community School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in Plainfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Community School?
Washington Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Washington Community School rank among schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Community School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Plainfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Public School District?
Besides Washington Community School, Plainfield Public School District also operates Plainfield High School (2,077 students), Hubbard Middle School (737 students), and Maxson Middle School (721 students). See the Plainfield Public School District district page for the complete list.