Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Edison, New Jersey, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 572 students. The school is part of the Edison Township School District, which is ranked 163 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 diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (56.47% in 2022-2023), which is notably higher than the surrounding schools like Lincoln Elementary School (70.84%) and Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (38.08%). While the school's overall academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages, its 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate (69%) is higher than the district (75.3%) and state (53.2%) averages. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students rank among the top 40 out of 499 New Jersey elementary schools in ELA and Mathematics proficiency.

However, Washington Elementary School faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement across all student subgroups, with significant differences in performance between Asian students and their Hispanic and White peers. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (14.3% in 2021-2022) compared to some nearby schools, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (24.13% in 2022-2023). The proximity to higher-performing schools within the Edison Township School District, such as John Marshall Elementary School, presents an opportunity for Washington Elementary to learn and improve its practices.


Detail:

Public K-5

 153 Winthrop Road
       Edison, NJ  08817


(732) 650-5280

District: Edison Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
513th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,250 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Edison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
56.5%
Hispanic:
18.0%
White:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.1% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Edison Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.38. (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 Student population at Washington Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (56.5%), Hispanic (18%), White (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.1% 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 12.5, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the Edison Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $6,250, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Edison Township School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 513th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Edison Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edison Township School District 163rd 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 71.61 412th 1204 65.8%
2004 66.81 529th 1298 59.2%
2005 58.14 709th 1303 45.6%
2006 69.68 477th 1314 63.7%
2007 63.95 625th 1329 53.0%
2008 56.12 748th 1338 44.1%
2009 58.29 682nd 1346 49.3%
2010 61.36 635th 1354 53.1%
2011 71.61 424th 1360 68.8%
2012 63.78 619th 1363 54.6%
2013 67.90 542nd 1367 60.4%
2014 75.98 343rd 1363 74.8%
2015 67.53 460th 1357 66.1%
2016 59.34 582nd 1346 56.8%
2017 54.88 662nd 1352 51.0%
2018 58.49 599th 1353 55.7%
2019 59.11 603rd 1360 55.7%
2021 60.33 461st 1317 65.0%
2022 61.82 531st 1345 60.5%
2023 62.38 513th 1342 61.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.20 184th 434 57.6%
2019 70.18 107th 463 76.9%
2021 83.75 45th 411 89.1%
2022 93.36 42nd 489 91.4%
2023 93.63 40th 499 92.0%
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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 51.41 427th 1001 57.3%
2021 30.68 568th 868 34.6%
2022 34.52 561st 949 40.9%
2023 45.30 445th 958 53.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 412th 942 56.3%
2019 69.86 184th 948 80.6%
2021 57.96 254th 839 69.7%
2022 48.06 396th 863 54.1%
2023 64.27 246th 910 73.0%
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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 60.10 552nd 1333 58.6%
2019 60.14 567th 1331 57.4%
2021 53.67 536th 1290 58.4%
2022 55.35 591st 1326 55.4%
2023 63.00 498th 1318 62.2%
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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 56.69 591st 1334 55.7%
2019 56.81 593rd 1335 55.6%
2021 65.49 396th 1297 69.5%
2022 66.43 439th 1324 66.8%
2023 61.97 498th 1315 62.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.76 249th 370 32.7%
2019 31.49 260th 370 29.7%
2021 35.52 240th 339 29.2%
2022 39.61 230th 348 33.9%
2023 40.15 226th 346 34.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.38 232nd 494 53.0%
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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 47.21 435th 870 50.0%
2019 72.69 190th 899 78.9%
2021 49.75 382nd 896 57.4%
2022 52.63 377th 953 60.4%
2023 28.56 705th 982 28.2%
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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 29.28 766th 1022 25.0%
2019 33.29 727th 1023 28.9%
2021 30.18 733rd 964 24.0%
2022 25.63 770th 976 21.1%
2023 35.37 658th 975 32.5%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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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 421 40 57 29 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1989 422 38 87 27 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1990 335 9 76 14 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1991 333 14 88 11 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1992 340 17 85 14 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 346 14 89 14 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 360 21 95 40 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 425 24 92 44 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1996 425 24 92 44 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1998 356 28 93 56 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1999 378 31 106 65 1 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 377 19 131 58 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2001 363 18 131 67 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 299 26 136 72 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 299 26 136 72 2 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 302 23 144 67 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 288 36 155 83 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2006 273 32 165 89 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2007 230 28 188 79 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 243 30 207 89 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2009 237 41 243 92 0 5 0 0 618
2010 231 42 226 97 0 4 4 0 604
2011 203 32 214 93 0 2 6 0 550
2012 194 32 218 105 0 3 8 0 560
2013 213 32 229 96 2 3 7 0 582
2014 189 35 241 103 2 1 9 0 580
2015 177 41 249 133 2 1 9 0 612
2016 161 35 243 123 2 0 6 0 570
2017 147 32 259 136 1 1 8 0 584
2018 143 32 270 143 2 1 11 0 602
2019 135 38 273 130 1 1 10 0 588
2020 134 35 277 146 3 3 6 0 604
2021 117 35 275 138 6 3 6 0 580
2022 96 44 292 141 5 1 10 0 589
2023 92 36 323 103 3 1 14 0 572

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 548 29.0 18.8 n/a
1989 574 30.0 19.1 n/a
1990 434 25.0 17.3 4.6
1991 446 26.0 17.1 4.9
1992 456 29.0 15.7 8.1
1993 463 29.1 15.9 5.6
1994 518 31.3 16.5 10.6
1995 585 32.6 17.9 7.9
1996 585 32.6 17.9 7.9
1998 535 34.0 15.7 8.8
1999 581 33.5 17.3 8.8
2000 585 34.0 17.2 13.7
2001 579 34.3 16.9 12.6
2002 535 36.4 14.7 11.4
2003 535 36.4 14.7 11.4
2004 537 41.9 12.8 14.3
2005 565 43.0 13.1 n/a
2006 561 49.0 11.4 16
2007 527 49.0 10.8 15.7
2008 570 38.0 15.0 15.8
2009 618 68.5 8.3 18.9
2010 604 52.0 11.6 19.7
2011 550 31.9 17.2 22
2012 560 49.3 11.3 26.6
2013 582 48.2 12.0 23.5
2014 580 45.4 12.7 25
2015 612 49.0 12.4 26
2016 570 50.0 11.4 23.7
2017 584 50.5 11.5 29.6
2018 602 44.3 13.5 28.1
2019 588 47.3 12.4 17.3
2020 604 46.5 12.9 20.5
2021 580 46.4 12.5 15.3
2022 589 49.4 11.9 19.7
2023 572 45.4 12.5 24.1

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 29.0 18.8 n/a
1989 574 30.0 19.1 n/a
1990 434 25.0 17.3 4.6
1991 446 26.0 17.1 4.9
1992 456 29.0 15.7 8.1
1993 463 29.1 15.9 5.6
1994 518 31.3 16.5 10.6
1995 585 32.6 17.9 7.9
1996 585 32.6 17.9 7.9
1998 535 34.0 15.7 8.8
1999 581 33.5 17.3 8.8
2000 585 34.0 17.2 13.7
2001 579 34.3 16.9 12.6
2002 535 36.4 14.7 11.4
2003 535 36.4 14.7 11.4
2004 537 41.9 12.8 14.3
2005 565 43.0 13.1 n/a
2006 561 49.0 11.4 16
2007 527 49.0 10.8 15.7
2008 570 38.0 15.0 15.8
2009 618 68.5 8.3 18.9
2010 604 52.0 11.6 19.7
2011 550 31.9 17.2 22
2012 560 49.3 11.3 26.6
2013 582 48.2 12.0 23.5
2014 580 45.4 12.7 25
2015 612 49.0 12.4 26
2016 570 50.0 11.4 23.7
2017 584 50.5 11.5 29.6
2018 602 44.3 13.5 28.1
2019 588 47.3 12.4 17.3
2020 604 46.5 12.9 20.5
2021 580 46.4 12.5 15.3
2022 589 49.4 11.9 19.7
2023 572 45.4 12.5 24.1

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.
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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 $238 (3.8%) $6,012 (96.2%) $6,250

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 603rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 513th of 1342 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)45.839.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)70.362
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)57.541.9
 15.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)73.767.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)67.860.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)74.868.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)54.458.4
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)68.862.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)75.869
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edison Township School District)75.975.3
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)52.850.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edison Township School District)64.563.1
 1.4%
   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 Students588572
 2.7%
African American3836
 5.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian273323
 18.3%
Hispanic130103
 20.8%
Pacific Islander11
White13592
 31.9%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%24.1%
 6.8%


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Washington Elementary School ranks 513th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 56% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 572 students attended Washington Elementary School.

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

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Edison High School


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