- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, NJ
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340885000562
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ.
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340885000562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Washington School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 340885000562 · Lodi, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 13.8:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lodi High School (906 students)
Washington School grew from 339 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lodi High Scho
Lodi High School
906 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
686 students
- Wilson School
Wilson School
382 students
- This school 358
Washington School
358 students
- Hilltop School 337
Hilltop School
337 students
- Columbus Schoo 265
Columbus School
265 students
What this shows Washington School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 27% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 22.9%
Asian 10.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Washington School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lodi School District reports $19,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lodi, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington School?
37.5% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Lodi, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 School rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
What other schools are in Lodi School District?
Besides Washington School, Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (686 students), and Wilson School (382 students). See the Lodi School District district page for the complete list.