- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toms River, NJ
Washington Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341623004746
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Street Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Toms River · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ.
School address
District: Toms River Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341623004746 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Washington Street Elementary School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 341623004746 · Toms River, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Toms River High School North (1,861 students)
Washington Street Elementary School grew from 314 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Washington Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School North
1,861 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School South
1,463 students
- Toms River Hig
Toms River High School East
1,377 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School East
1,271 students
- Toms River Int
Toms River Intermediate School South
1,044 students
- This school 354
Washington Street Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Washington Street Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Street Elementary School compares
Washington Street Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,919
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Washington Street Elementary School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toms River Regional School District reports $20,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toms River Intermediate School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Street Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toms River, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Street Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Washington Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Street Elementary School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Toms River, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Street Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toms River?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Toms River, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toms River on the city page.
What other schools are in Toms River Regional School District?
Besides Washington Street Elementary School, Toms River Regional School District also operates Toms River High School North (1,861 students), Toms River High School South (1,463 students), and Toms River High School East (1,377 students). See the Toms River Regional School District district page for the complete list.