- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341776005782
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 300
- students enrolled
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, NJ.
School address
District: Westfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341776005782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Washington Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 341776005782 · Westfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students)
Washington Elementary School grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 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
- Westfield Seni
Westfield Senior High School
1,776 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
800 students
- Roosevelt Inte 638
Roosevelt Intermediate School
638 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
- Jefferson Elem 467
Jefferson Elementary School
467 students
- This school 300
Washington Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,299
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westfield Public School District reports $22,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Tamaques Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Westfield, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 elementary schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Westfield Public School District also operates Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students), Thomas Edison Intermediate School (800 students), and Roosevelt Intermediate School (638 students). See the Westfield Public School District district page for the complete list.