Enrollment
349
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rutherford, NJ
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341446000820
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Rutherford · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes larger than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, NJ.
School address
District: Rutherford School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341446000820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Rutherford, New Jersey, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New Jersey average.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 564 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #144.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rutherford School District spends $18,539 per pupil, 26% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students) and Pierrepont School (569 students) alongside Washington School.
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 School compares
Washington 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.5% | ▼ 88% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 317 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.
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 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Asian 18.6%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Washington 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 Rutherford School District, which includes Washington School.
$18,539
Per student
-26%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.9%
State 14.1%
Federal 2.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierrepont School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union 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
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~349 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rutherford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 14:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington School?
3.5% 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 White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Rutherford, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Rutherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford on the city page.
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Rutherford School District?
Besides Washington School, Rutherford School District also operates Rutherford High School (727 students), Pierrepont School (569 students), and Lincoln School (500 students). See the Rutherford School District district page for the complete list.
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