Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Caldwell, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Caldwell-West School District, which is ranked 181 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 77%, compared to 74.9% in the district and 51.3% statewide. Similarly, the school's 5th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 69.6%, exceeding the district's 66.7% and the state's 53.2%. While the school has a majority White student population, it also has a significant Hispanic student population, making up around 12-13% of the student body, which contributes to a diverse learning environment.

However, the school does have a higher chronic absenteeism rate (8.6%) compared to the nearby Wilson Elementary School (5.3%) in the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, Washington Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (5.37%) compared to the surrounding schools, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status of the student population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 201 Central Ave
       West Caldwell, NJ  07006


(973) 228-8941

District: Caldwell-West School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
443rd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,389 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grover Cleveland Middle School
High:    James Caldwell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.4% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Caldwell-West School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Caldwell-West School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.7. 3 elementary schools in the Caldwell-West School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $11,389, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Caldwell-West School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 443rd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Caldwell-West School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Caldwell-West School District 181st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.88 577th 1204 52.1%
2004 63.39 599th 1298 53.9%
2005 74.71 339th 1303 74.0%
2006 59.13 715th 1314 45.6%
2007 60.22 708th 1329 46.7%
2008 54.76 772nd 1338 42.3%
2009 53.79 755th 1346 43.9%
2010 78.51 251st 1354 81.5%
2011 76.98 307th 1360 77.4%
2012 74.03 397th 1363 70.9%
2013 68.45 524th 1367 61.7%
2014 71.36 447th 1363 67.2%
2015 72.47 388th 1357 71.4%
2016 69.59 447th 1346 66.8%
2017 72.45 421st 1352 68.9%
2018 75.82 347th 1353 74.4%
2019 75.21 368th 1360 72.9%
2021 69.87 350th 1317 73.4%
2022 74.60 364th 1345 72.9%
2023 68.31 443rd 1342 67.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.01 105th 1001 89.5%
2019 91.28 63rd 1007 93.7%
2021 52.82 338th 868 61.1%
2022 80.39 125th 949 86.8%
2023 56.60 333rd 958 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.51 438th 1333 67.1%
2019 75.63 325th 1331 75.6%
2021 68.78 339th 1290 73.7%
2022 72.86 371st 1326 72.0%
2023 61.45 516th 1318 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.30 283rd 1334 78.8%
2019 72.52 381st 1335 71.5%
2021 66.18 383rd 1297 70.5%
2022 73.05 350th 1324 73.6%
2023 73.17 349th 1315 73.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.81 60th 870 93.1%
2021 92.05 54th 896 94.0%
2022 95.32 40th 953 95.8%
2023 77.53 171st 982 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.26 341st 1022 66.6%
2019 66.35 336th 1023 67.2%
2021 57.73 357th 964 63.0%
2022 60.89 365th 976 62.6%
2023 55.41 431st 975 55.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 304 0 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 282 0 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 282 0 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 299 0 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 321 3 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1993 340 3 21 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 354 6 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 361 2 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1996 361 2 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 343 2 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 336 4 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 322 4 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 340 8 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 335 11 19 17 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 335 11 19 17 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 371 9 16 14 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 362 8 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 366 5 18 26 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2007 374 3 21 27 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 354 3 27 20 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 357 3 19 18 0 4 0 0 401
2010 337 2 15 19 0 2 0 0 375
2011 326 5 11 20 0 2 2 0 366
2012 312 6 10 26 0 1 5 0 360
2013 315 7 13 32 0 0 1 0 368
2014 300 9 13 31 0 0 1 0 354
2015 288 9 13 35 0 0 1 0 346
2016 292 8 17 41 0 0 0 0 358
2017 305 7 19 43 0 0 0 0 374
2018 297 7 19 41 0 0 2 0 366
2019 290 4 14 41 0 1 2 0 352
2020 305 4 17 56 0 1 8 0 391
2021 302 1 15 46 0 1 9 0 374
2022 309 4 12 49 0 1 12 0 387
2023 310 4 12 49 0 1 15 0 391

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 15.0 21.0 n/a
1989 294 13.0 22.6 n/a
1990 297 12.0 24.7 n/a
1991 318 13.0 24.4 0
1992 347 16.0 21.6 0.3
1993 367 17.8 20.6 0
1994 382 19.8 19.3 2.6
1995 385 20.6 18.7 1.6
1996 385 20.6 18.7 1.6
1998 367 19.8 18.5 0.5
1999 358 17.8 20.1 0.3
2000 350 17.8 19.7 0
2001 377 18.0 20.9 0.5
2002 382 19.0 20.1 0.5
2003 382 19.0 20.1 0.5
2004 410 20.0 20.5 0.7
2005 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
2006 415 20.0 20.8 1.7
2007 425 20.0 21.3 0.9
2008 404 17.0 23.8 3.2
2009 401 23.0 19.1 1.5
2010 375 17.0 22.0 2.9
2011 366 15.5 23.6 1.9
2012 360 22.2 16.1 2.8
2013 368 n/a n/a 1.4
2014 354 4.0 88.5 3.4
2015 346 20.0 17.3 4.9
2016 358 20.0 17.9 5.3
2017 374 22.4 16.6 6.4
2018 366 26.5 13.8 5.2
2019 352 26.0 13.5 5.1
2020 391 29.0 13.4 6.4
2021 374 29.0 12.8 5.6
2022 387 27.0 14.3 4.7
2023 391 28.5 13.7 5.4

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 15.0 21.0 n/a
1989 294 13.0 22.6 n/a
1990 297 12.0 24.7 n/a
1991 318 13.0 24.4 0
1992 347 16.0 21.6 0.3
1993 367 17.8 20.6 0
1994 382 19.8 19.3 2.6
1995 385 20.6 18.7 1.6
1996 385 20.6 18.7 1.6
1998 367 19.8 18.5 0.5
1999 358 17.8 20.1 0.3
2000 350 17.8 19.7 0
2001 377 18.0 20.9 0.5
2002 382 19.0 20.1 0.5
2003 382 19.0 20.1 0.5
2004 410 20.0 20.5 0.7
2005 398 21.0 19.0 n/a
2006 415 20.0 20.8 1.7
2007 425 20.0 21.3 0.9
2008 404 17.0 23.8 3.2
2009 401 23.0 19.1 1.5
2010 375 17.0 22.0 2.9
2011 366 15.5 23.6 1.9
2012 360 22.2 16.1 2.8
2013 368 n/a n/a 1.4
2014 354 4.0 88.5 3.4
2015 346 20.0 17.3 4.9
2016 358 20.0 17.9 5.3
2017 374 22.4 16.6 6.4
2018 366 26.5 13.8 5.2
2019 352 26.0 13.5 5.1
2020 391 29.0 13.4 6.4
2021 374 29.0 12.8 5.6
2022 387 27.0 14.3 4.7
2023 391 28.5 13.7 5.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $36 (0.3%) $11,353 (99.7%) $11,389

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 443rd of 1342 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)60.746.6
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)67.644.8
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)62.346.7
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)69.352.5
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)77.777
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)74.274.9
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)58.863.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)63.564.4
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)83.769.6
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Caldwell-West School District)79.466.7
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)75.157.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Caldwell-West School District)5963.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students352391
 11.1%
African American44
American Indian00
Asian1412
 14.3%
Hispanic4149
 19.5%
Pacific Islander11
White290310
 6.9%
Two or More Races215
 650%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%5.4%
 0.3%


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Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grover Cleveland Middle School
High : James Caldwell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 79% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

Washington Elementary School ranks 443rd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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