- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bergenfield, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340150000280
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bergenfield · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bergenfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bergenfield Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340150000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340150000280 · Bergenfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergenfield High School (1,239 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergenfield Hi
Bergenfield High School
1,239 students
- Roy W. Brown M
Roy W. Brown Middle School
761 students
- Lincoln Elemen 443
Lincoln Elementary School
443 students
- Franklin Eleme 352
Franklin Elementary School
352 students
- Jefferson Elem 291
Jefferson Elementary School
291 students
- This school 253
Washington Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 19% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,196
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
Asian 22.9%
White 9.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergenfield Borough School District reports $25,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy W. Brown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bergenfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Washington 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Bergenfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Bergenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bergenfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bergenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergenfield Borough School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Bergenfield Borough School District also operates Bergenfield High School (1,239 students), Roy W. Brown Middle School (761 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (443 students). See the Bergenfield Borough School District district page for the complete list.