- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hawthorne, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340699004816
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- 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 #5 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, NJ.
School address
District: Hawthorne Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340699004816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 340699004816 · Hawthorne, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 10.5:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorne High School (569 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.3 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
- Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High School
569 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
522 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
521 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
264 students
- This school
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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▲ 50% | 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
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% 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
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,062
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
Counselors0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
White 20.6%
African American 6.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne Public School District reports $25,062 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 Hawthorne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
44.4% 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 69.6% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Hawthorne Public School District also operates Hawthorne High School (569 students), Lincoln Middle School (522 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (521 students). See the Hawthorne Public School District district page for the complete list.