- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Washington Memorial Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 341701005884 · Washington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 9.3:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Street Elementary School (280 students)
Washington Memorial Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
How Washington Memorial Elementary School compares
Washington Memorial 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,354
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
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.
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
District finance for Washington Borough School District reports $21,354 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.