- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union, NJ
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341650005760
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Union · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Union, NJ.
School address
District: Township of Union School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341650005760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 341650005760 · Union, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 14.8:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High School (2,410 students)
Washington Elementary held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High Sch
Union High School
2,410 students
- Burnet Middle
Burnet Middle School
970 students
- Hannah Caldwel 812
Hannah Caldwell Elementary
812 students
- Kawameeh Middl 729
Kawameeh Middle School
729 students
- This school 578
Washington Elementary
578 students
- Jefferson Elem 564
Jefferson Elementary
564 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,333
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 578 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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 24.4%
White 22.7%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Union School District reports $21,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnet Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannah Caldwell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kawameeh Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 25% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
11.5% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Union, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Union, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Township of Union School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Township of Union School District also operates Union High School (2,410 students), Burnet Middle School (970 students), and Hannah Caldwell Elementary (812 students). See the Township of Union School District district page for the complete list.