Enrollment
557
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+109% 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 higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kearny, New Jersey, enrolling 557 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 61.8% of students qualify for free meals, 109% above the New Jersey average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 557 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Kearny also operates Kearny High School (1,825 students) and `Franklin Elementary School (950 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,937
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kearny, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$23,937
Per student
-4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 54.5%
Federal 6.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~557 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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