- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340258002020 · West Caldwell, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 14.6:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: James Caldwell High School (749 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.0 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
- James Caldwell
James Caldwell High School
749 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Middle School
610 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
409 students
- Lincoln Elemen 253
Lincoln Elementary School
253 students
- Jefferson Elem 246
Jefferson Elementary School
246 students
- Wilson Element 214
Wilson Elementary School
214 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 409 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,093
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 + 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 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
District finance for Caldwell-West School District reports $24,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~409 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 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.
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.