Is Washington Avenue School a good school?

Yes! Washington Avenue School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13 th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend Washington Avenue School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Washington Avenue School.

What is the racial makeup of Washington Avenue School?

Students at Washington Avenue School are 71% White, 15% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Washington Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Washington Avenue School usually go on to attend: Middle : Chatham Middle School High : Chatham High School

Washington Avenue School

Summary:

Washington Avenue School is an exceptional elementary school in Chatham, New Jersey, serving 296 students in grades PK-3. Part of the highly-ranked School District of the Chathams, this school consistently delivers outstanding academic results, maintains a diverse student population, and fosters a highly engaged learning environment.

Washington Avenue School ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with 84% of its 3rd-grade students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's racial composition is more diverse than nearby schools, with 71.28% White, 7.09% Hispanic, and 14.53% Asian students. Additionally, Washington Avenue School has remarkably low chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting high levels of student engagement and attendance. Compared to other schools in the district, such as Lafayette Avenue School, Milton Avenue School, and Southern Boulevard School, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Washington Avenue School stands out as an exceptional institution within the School District of the Chathams.

The school's consistent top rankings, exceptional test scores, and low chronic absenteeism rates make it a standout institution within the state of New Jersey. This level of academic excellence, coupled with a diverse student population and a highly engaged learning environment, is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public K-3

102 Washington Avenue
Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 457-2510

District: School District of the Chathams

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,994

Students who attend Washington Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:	Chatham Middle School
High:	Chatham High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 296

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Asian:

14.5%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Avenue School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the School District of the Chathams. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.25. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.3%), Asian (14.5%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Avenue School is 11.7, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the School District of the Chathams! (See more...)

Compare Washington Avenue School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Avenue School is $8,994, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the School District of the Chathams.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Avenue School 13^th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Avenue School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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School District of the Chathams:

SchoolDigger ranks School District of the Chathams 42^nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2004	78.15	239^th	1298	81.6%
2005	86.15	20^th	1303	98.5%
2006	85.36	19^th	1314	98.6%
2007	83.00	48^th	1329	96.4%
2008	83.93	63^rd	1338	95.3%
2009	90.47	5^th	1346	99.6%
2010	87.80	23^rd	1354	98.3%
2011	86.51	45^th	1360	96.7%
2012	89.83	5^th	1363	99.6%
2013	88.37	24^th	1367	98.2%
2014	88.81	20^th	1363	98.5%
2015	91.10	91^st	1357	93.3%
2016	93.29	47^th	1346	96.5%
2017	93.97	24^th	1352	98.2%
2018	87.50	132^nd	1353	90.2%
2019	89.17	104^th	1360	92.4%
2021	92.33	92^nd	1317	93.0%
2022	93.79	63^rd	1345	95.3%
2023	96.25	13^th	1342	99.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	88.30	91^st	1001	90.9%
2019	92.89	50^th	1007	95.0%
2021	91.35	33^rd	868	96.2%
2022	94.42	35^th	949	96.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	76.94	309^th	1333	76.8%
2019	87.55	105^th	1331	92.1%
2021	91.85	71^st	1290	94.5%
2022	95.42	16^th	1326	98.8%
2023	94.16	38^th	1318	97.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	93.49	47^th	1334	96.5%
2019	89.11	97^th	1335	92.7%
2021	90.88	96^th	1297	92.6%
2022	89.64	120^th	1324	90.9%
2023	96.96	9^th	1315	99.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.32	78^th	339	77.0%
2022	66.03	112^th	348	67.8%

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Rank History for White students at Washington Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	82.06	120^th	1022	88.3%
2019	82.85	116^th	1023	88.7%
2021	87.22	71^st	964	92.6%
2022	89.99	42^nd	976	95.7%
2023	92.24	29^th	975	97.0%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, October 15, 2009

Unfortunately, the Chatham School District has become extremely overcrowed due to its excellent reputation and proximity to NYC. Families moving to the area often rely on inaccurate class size statistics. Even the best teachers cannot work miracles in elementary school classes averaging 24-25 children. The state test scores are very good, but largely due to parents' involvement in their children's education. The district is too large and is fast becoming a victim of its own success. To retain its excellent reputation, it must find more classroom space. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Washington Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	204	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1990	203	0	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	218
1991	225	1	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	237
1992	243	0	11	6	0	n/a	n/a	260
1993	242	0	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	259
1994	278	0	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	289
1995	243	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
1996	243	0	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	253
1998	312	0	13	4	0	n/a	n/a	329
1999	286	1	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	300
2000	278	1	10	5	0	n/a	n/a	294
2001	258	1	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	279
2002	263	0	16	8	2	n/a	n/a	289
2003	263	0	16	8	2	n/a	n/a	289
2004	267	0	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	287
2005	297	0	16	10	2	n/a	n/a	325
2006	295	0	15	10	0	n/a	n/a	320
2007	312	0	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	332
2008	348	1	27	11	0	n/a	n/a	387
2009	360	1	28	12	0	0	0	401
2010	392	2	29	23	0	0	0	446
2011	391	2	33	28	0	0	0	454
2012	384	4	31	29	0	0	0	448
2013	377	2	37	27	0	0	1	444
2014	387	2	37	23	0	0	3	452
2015	364	1	32	25	0	0	10	432
2016	341	0	33	29	0	0	25	428
2017	322	1	25	24	0	0	25	397
2018	282	2	41	28	0	0	24	377
2019	263	2	38	24	0	0	22	349
2020	238	3	51	20	0	0	16	328
2021	212	2	51	30	0	0	19	314
2022	214	0	49	24	1	0	11	299
2023	211	1	43	21	1	0	19	296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	211	12.0	17.5	n/a
1990	218	12.0	18.1	n/a
1991	237	15.0	15.8	0.4
1992	260	15.0	17.3	2.7
1993	259	16.0	16.2	1.2
1994	289	16.0	18.1	1
1995	253	14.0	18.1	n/a
1996	253	14.0	18.1	n/a
1998	329	18.9	17.4	0.9
1999	300	20.5	14.6	1
2000	294	19.5	15.1	1.7
2001	279	20.2	13.8	0.4
2002	289	19.0	15.2	0.7
2003	289	19.0	15.2	0.7
2004	287	18.0	15.9	0.7
2005	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
2006	320	21.0	15.2	1.6
2007	332	20.0	16.6	n/a
2008	387	18.0	21.5	0.8
2009	401	32.9	10.8	2
2010	446	24.0	18.5	2.2
2011	454	19.9	22.8	2.4
2012	448	24.3	18.3	3.6
2013	444	26.2	16.9	2.9
2014	452	27.2	16.6	2.4
2015	432	29.0	14.8	1.9
2016	428	29.0	14.7	1.9
2017	397	26.9	14.7	1
2018	377	26.5	14.1	1.3
2019	349	27.0	12.8	1.1
2020	328	26.2	12.4	2.1
2021	314	28.2	11.1	1.9
2022	299	26.7	11.1	2
2023	296	25.2	11.7	1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	211	12.0	17.5	n/a
1990	218	12.0	18.1	n/a
1991	237	15.0	15.8	0.4
1992	260	15.0	17.3	2.7
1993	259	16.0	16.2	1.2
1994	289	16.0	18.1	1
1995	253	14.0	18.1	n/a
1996	253	14.0	18.1	n/a
1998	329	18.9	17.4	0.9
1999	300	20.5	14.6	1
2000	294	19.5	15.1	1.7
2001	279	20.2	13.8	0.4
2002	289	19.0	15.2	0.7
2003	289	19.0	15.2	0.7
2004	287	18.0	15.9	0.7
2005	325	21.0	15.5	n/a
2006	320	21.0	15.2	1.6
2007	332	20.0	16.6	n/a
2008	387	18.0	21.5	0.8
2009	401	32.9	10.8	2
2010	446	24.0	18.5	2.2
2011	454	19.9	22.8	2.4
2012	448	24.3	18.3	3.6
2013	444	26.2	16.9	2.9
2014	452	27.2	16.6	2.4
2015	432	29.0	14.8	1.9
2016	428	29.0	14.7	1.9
2017	397	26.9	14.7	1
2018	377	26.5	14.1	1.3
2019	349	27.0	12.8	1.1
2020	328	26.2	12.4	2.1
2021	314	28.2	11.1	1.9
2022	299	26.7	11.1	2
2023	296	25.2	11.7	1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Avenue School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,994

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 1342 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Avenue School)	71.6	84	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District of the Chathams)	74.4	76.1	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Avenue School)	89.1	84.2	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (School District of the Chathams)	85.9	84.3	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	296	15.2%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	38	43	13.2%
Hispanic	24	21	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	263	211	19.8%
Two or More Races	22	19	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.1%	1%	0.1%

Schools Near Washington Avenue School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)				NJSLA Mathematics (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Washington Avenue School	Public	K-3	102 Washington Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2510	296	25	11.7	1.0%	211 (71.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.1%)	43 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	96.2	13^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.0%		93.8	63^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	95.3%	50		84.0				84.2				$8,994		$8,994
Lafayette Avenue School	Public	4-5	221 Lafayette Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2507	545	52	10.4	2.8%	358 (65.7%)	4 (0.7%)	41 (7.5%)	97 (17.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.9%)								(n/a)	58.6		80.7	81.8			84.7	77.2		$8,728	$59	$8,669
Milton Avenue School	Public	PK, KG-3	16 Milton Avenue	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2508	282	25	11.2	1.8%	203 (72.0%)	4 (1.4%)	17 (6.0%)	41 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)	96.5	11^th of 1342 public elementary schools	99.2%		96.4	12^th of 1345 public elementary schools	99.1%	1		84.8				85.1				$12,491		$12,491
Kings Road School	Public	K-5	215 Kings Road	Madison	07940	Morris County	Madison Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 593-3178	277	25	11.2	9.0%	199 (71.8%)	7 (2.5%)	35 (12.6%)	30 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	86.9	171^st of 1342 public elementary schools	87.3%		89.2	133^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	90.1%	38	50.0	64.9	80.0	75.0		57.9	80.0	76.9		$12,736	$81	$12,655
Washington Elementary School	Public	1-5	507 Morris Ave	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(908) 273-0817	310	30	10.3	12.3%	179 (57.7%)	11 (3.5%)	51 (16.5%)	46 (14.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.1%)	93.6	54^th of 1342 public elementary schools	96.0%		91.3	105^th of 1345 public elementary schools	92.2%	51	51.4	80.6	88.7	84.7		88.4	86.8	70.8		$6,324	$109	$6,215
Southern Boulevard School	Public	K-3	192 Southern Boulevard	Chatham	07928	Morris County	School District of the Chathams	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 457-2509	373	35	10.7	0.8%	247 (66.2%)	4 (1.1%)	21 (5.6%)	60 (16.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (10.2%)	90.8	108^th of 1342 public elementary schools	92.0%		93.9	61^st of 1345 public elementary schools	95.5%	47		66.6				83.8				$8,780		$8,780
Primary Center at Wilson	Public	PK-K	14 Beekman Terrace	Summit	07091	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 918-2134	202	14	14.9	8.9%	121 (59.9%)	4 (2.0%)	27 (13.4%)	37 (18.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$6,663	$45	$6,618
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School	Public	1-5	52 Woodland Ave	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 273-1333	328	32	10.2	3.0%	224 (68.3%)	11 (3.4%)	34 (10.4%)	45 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	96.2	15^th of 1342 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.8	7^th of 1345 public elementary schools	99.5%	8	66.1	82.9	88.9	93.2		85.9	84.9	80.4		$6,083	$03	$6,080
Salt Brook School	Public	K-6	40 Maple St	New Providence	07974	Union County	New Providence School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 464-7100	607	49	12.3	1.5%	342 (56.3%)	5 (0.8%)	77 (12.7%)	157 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	22 (3.6%)	95	34^th of 1342 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.8	23^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	98.3%	11	60.0	83.7	83.7	91.7	86.3	84.9	76.8	77.3	73.1	$8,390	$122	$8,268
Franklin Elementary School	Public	1-5	136 Blackburn Road	Summit	07901	Union County	Summit Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(908) 277-2613	327	29	11.4	4.9%	226 (69.1%)	12 (3.7%)	30 (9.2%)	46 (14.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	91.4	101^st of 1342 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.9	81^st of 1345 public elementary schools	94.0%	20	39.7	83.1	80.7	86.2		83.4	80.7	75.9		$6,028	$01	$6,027

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