- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearny, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340789002878
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Kearny · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- 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 schools in Kearny, NJ.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340789002878 · Kearny, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 11.9:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearny High School (1,825 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 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
- Kearny High Sc
Kearny High School
1,825 students
- `Franklin Elem
`Franklin Elementary School
950 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
763 students
- This school 557
Washington Elementary School
557 students
- Schuyler Eleme 437
Schuyler Elementary School
437 students
- Garfield Eleme 428
Garfield Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 557 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 109% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$24,396
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
White 14.4%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearny reports $24,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| `Franklin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuyler Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 950
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearny, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
61.8% 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 76.5% of enrollment, in Kearny, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 schools in Kearny?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Kearny, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearny on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearny?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students), `Franklin Elementary School (950 students), and Lincoln Middle School (763 students). See the Kearny district page for the complete list.