- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyndhurst, NJ
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340921000582
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Washington School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340921000582 · Lyndhurst, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 10.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Washington School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 19.0 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
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- This school 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Washington School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 45% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,954
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 162 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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Asian 6.8%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Washington School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lyndhurst
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 (~162 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 School?
16.3% 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 White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Washington School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Roosevelt School (295 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.