- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341446000820 · Rutherford, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 14:1 · 3.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutherford High School (727 students)
Washington School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.5 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
- Rutherford Hig
Rutherford High School
727 students
- Pierrepont Sch
Pierrepont School
569 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
500 students
- Union School
Union School
399 students
- This school
Washington School
349 students
What this shows Washington School reports 349 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,722
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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
District finance for Rutherford School District reports $22,722 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, 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 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.
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.