Enrollment
280
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, NJ
Washington Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341701005884
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Memorial Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Memorial Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, NJ.
School address
District: Washington Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341701005884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Memorial Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Memorial Elementary School
Washington Memorial Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, New Jersey, enrolling 280 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 34.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district, Washington Borough School District, also runs Taylor Street Elementary School (280 students).
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 Memorial Elementary School compares
Washington Memorial 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,270
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Washington Memorial 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 Washington Borough School District, which includes Washington Memorial Elementary School.
$23,270
Per student
-7%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 51.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Memorial Elementary School?
Washington Memorial Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Memorial Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Memorial Elementary School?
34.0% of students at Washington Memorial 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 Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Memorial Elementary School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Washington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Memorial Elementary School?
Washington Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Memorial Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Washington Memorial Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. 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 Washington Borough School District?
Besides Washington Memorial Elementary School, Washington Borough School District also operates Taylor Street Elementary School (280 students). See the Washington Borough School District district page for the complete list.
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