- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nutley, NJ
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341188002390
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School 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 School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Washington School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 341188002390 · Nutley, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 12.7:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nutley High School (1,222 students)
Washington School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 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
- Nutley High Sc
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- John H. Walker
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden School
606 students
- This school
Washington School
534 students
- Yantacaw Schoo
Yantacaw School
512 students
- Lincoln School 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows Washington School reports 534 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% 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
23.6%
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
$23,261
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 534 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 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Washington School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H. Walker Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yantacaw School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 12.7:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington School?
16.9% 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 39.7% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 School rank among schools in Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nutley, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides Washington School, Nutley Public School District also operates Nutley High School (1,222 students), John H. Walker Middle School (637 students), and Spring Garden School (606 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.