- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garfield, NJ
Washington Irving School #4
Federal NCES profile for Washington Irving School #4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340576000478
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Irving School #4 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Garfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Irving School #4 has class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving School #4 ranks #5 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ.
School address
District: Garfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340576000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Washington Irving School #4 grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 340576000478 · Garfield, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 12.6:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield High School (1,258 students)
Washington Irving School #4 grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Irving School #4 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,258 students
- Garfield Middl
Garfield Middle School
971 students
- This school 441
Washington Irving School #4
441 students
- Abraham Lincol 385
Abraham Lincoln School #6
385 students
- Thomas Jeffers 368
Thomas Jefferson School #9
368 students
- Christopher Co 366
Christopher Columbus School #8
366 students
What this shows Washington Irving School #4 reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Irving School #4 compares
Washington Irving School #4 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,206
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 44.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Washington Irving School #4 is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield Public School District reports $27,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Irving School #4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln School #6 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson School #9 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christopher Columbus School #8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Irving School #4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Garfield
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Irving School #4
How many students attend Washington Irving School #4?
Washington Irving School #4 has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving School #4?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Irving School #4 is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Irving School #4?
32.3% of students at Washington Irving School #4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Irving School #4?
The largest demographic group at Washington Irving School #4 is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Garfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Irving School #4?
Washington Irving School #4 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Irving School #4 rank among schools in Garfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Irving School #4 ranks #5 of 9 schools in Garfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Garfield Public School District?
Besides Washington Irving School #4, Garfield Public School District also operates Garfield High School (1,258 students), Garfield Middle School (971 students), and Abraham Lincoln School #6 (385 students). See the Garfield Public School District district page for the complete list.