- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Summit, NJ
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341590005722
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Summit · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.0%
- 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 #2 of 5 elementary schools in Summit, NJ.
School address
District: Summit Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341590005722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 341590005722 · Summit, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 10.8:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School (1,198 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.0 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
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,198 students
- Lawton C. John
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
871 students
- Franklin Eleme 369
Franklin Elementary School
369 students
- Lincoln-Hubbar 351
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School
351 students
- Brayton Elemen 335
Brayton Elementary School
335 students
- This school 323
Washington Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 323 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 70% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,870
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 323 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
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Asian 14.6%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Summit Public School District reports $23,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brayton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Summit, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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?
9.0% 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 White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Summit, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Summit, 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 Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Summit Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Summit Public School District also operates Summit High School (1,198 students), Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School (871 students), and Franklin Elementary School (369 students). See the Summit Public School District district page for the complete list.