- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roselle, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341428005658
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- 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 #4 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341428005658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Washington Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 341428005658 · Roselle, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 12.4:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Clark High School (926 students)
Washington Elementary School grew from 337 students in 2022-23 to 358 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 28.0 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
- Abraham Clark
Abraham Clark High School
926 students
- Leonard V Moor
Leonard V Moore Middle School
485 students
- Grace Wilday J
Grace Wilday Junior High School
482 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
397 students
- Harrison Eleme 325
Harrison Elementary School
325 students
- Dr. Charles C. 315
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
315 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,254
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 5.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Public School District reports $25,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard V Moore Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Wilday Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles C. Polk 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roselle, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
54.6% 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 African American at 46.1% of enrollment, in Roselle, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, 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 Roselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Roselle Public School District also operates Abraham Clark High School (926 students), Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students), and Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students). See the Roselle Public School District district page for the complete list.