Enrollment
409
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Caldwell, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340258002020
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in West Caldwell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in West Caldwell, NJ.
School address
District: Caldwell-West School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340258002020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Caldwell, New Jersey, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 24% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 4.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 651 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Caldwell-West School District also operates James Caldwell High School (749 students) and Grover Cleveland Middle School (610 students) alongside Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell-West School District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$21,981
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 22.5%
Federal 3.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Caldwell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Caldwell, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
4.9% 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 White at 74.8% of enrollment, in West Caldwell, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caldwell-West School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Caldwell-West School District also operates James Caldwell High School (749 students), Grover Cleveland Middle School (610 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (253 students). See the Caldwell-West School District district page for the complete list.
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