Enrollment
397
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+84% 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 elementary school in Roselle, New Jersey, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Roselle Public School District also operates Abraham Clark High School (926 students) and Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,434
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roselle Public School District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$26,434
Per student
+6%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 12.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 54/100 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 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.
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