- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003364
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 340450003364 · Edison, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 14:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.4 → 48.4 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
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- This school 630
Washington Elementary School
630 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 630 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 14.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | 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
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
18.2% 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 Asian at 46.7% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, 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 Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.