Washington Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Pleasantville Public School District in Pleasantville, New Jersey, with a student population of 411 that is predominantly Hispanic (82.97%).

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Washington Avenue Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from 15-28% for 3rd-5th grade students, significantly below the district and state averages. The school's high percentage of students (79.81%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggests a concentration of students from low-income families, which may be contributing to the academic challenges. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7% in 2017-2018 to 20.3% in 2021-2022.

When comparing Washington Avenue Elementary School to other elementary schools in the Pleasantville Public School District, such as Leeds Avenue Elementary School and North Main Street Elementary School, it becomes clear that the academic performance challenges are not unique to this school, but rather reflect broader issues within the district. Additionally, the data shows significant racial disparities, with African American and Hispanic students at Washington Avenue Elementary School performing significantly worse than their White and Asian peers on state assessments.


Detail:

Public K-5

 225 W Washington Avenue
       Pleasantville, NJ  08232


(609) 383-6865

District: Pleasantville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1180th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,263 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.0%
African American:
14.6%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Compare Details Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 87.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pleasantville Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.47. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83%), African American (14.6%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Avenue Elementary School is 12. 2 elementary schools in the Pleasantville Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Avenue Elementary School is $17,263, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pleasantville Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Avenue Elementary School 1180th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pleasantville Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasantville Public School District 581st of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 12.88 1033rd 1204 14.2%
2004 33.44 1006th 1298 22.5%
2005 55.86 746th 1303 42.7%
2006 61.15 686th 1314 47.8%
2007 58.55 736th 1329 44.6%
2008 55.18 763rd 1338 43.0%
2009 38.91 970th 1346 27.9%
2010 31.71 1050th 1354 22.5%
2011 20.20 1156th 1360 15.0%
2012 10.83 1231st 1363 9.7%
2013 25.74 1094th 1367 20.0%
2014 9.55 1242nd 1363 8.9%
2015 12.70 1209th 1357 10.9%
2016 20.45 1109th 1346 17.6%
2017 15.09 1157th 1352 14.4%
2018 8.16 1258th 1353 7.0%
2019 8.62 1259th 1360 7.4%
2021 10.01 1212th 1317 8.0%
2022 11.29 1218th 1345 9.4%
2023 13.47 1180th 1342 12.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.64 304th 434 30.0%
2019 38.43 264th 463 43.0%
2021 22.53 359th 411 12.7%
2022 37.56 267th 489 45.4%
2023 39.20 265th 499 46.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.44 810th 868 6.7%
2022 10.53 924th 949 2.6%
2023 26.36 666th 958 30.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.39 780th 942 17.2%
2021 22.80 692nd 839 17.5%
2023 29.01 659th 910 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.92 1264th 1333 5.2%
2019 11.90 1184th 1331 11.0%
2021 11.45 1181st 1290 8.4%
2022 11.36 1184th 1326 10.7%
2023 21.78 1024th 1318 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 1138th 1334 14.7%
2019 8.55 1230th 1335 7.9%
2021 11.73 1152nd 1297 11.2%
2022 13.45 1159th 1324 12.5%
2023 9.49 1218th 1315 7.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.60 404th 517 21.9%
2019 11.52 508th 522 2.7%
2021 27.22 367th 456 19.5%
2022 21.40 425th 494 14.0%
2023 33.08 322nd 463 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.03 745th 870 14.4%
2019 16.38 751st 899 16.5%
2021 22.52 776th 896 13.4%
2022 23.59 737th 953 22.7%
2023 25.18 748th 982 23.8%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 24 226 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 22 278 3 57 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 31 248 1 79 2 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 27 260 11 103 3 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 27 312 3 70 4 n/a n/a 0 416
1993 22 302 1 56 4 n/a n/a 0 385
1994 21 333 5 65 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 19 353 5 135 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1996 19 353 5 135 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 31 323 8 204 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 12 158 10 221 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 12 220 6 213 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 12 202 3 216 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 9 149 3 221 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 9 149 3 221 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 6 156 6 237 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 9 191 5 236 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2006 4 197 4 272 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 4 152 5 287 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2008 4 160 4 296 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2009 3 119 4 280 5 0 0 0 411
2010 2 110 8 260 0 0 0 0 380
2011 9 91 46 213 9 29 0 0 397
2012 1 56 17 248 1 9 1 0 333
2013 3 74 12 292 0 4 5 0 390
2014 2 83 12 300 1 0 2 0 400
2015 1 88 10 293 0 0 0 0 392
2016 2 84 9 285 1 0 0 0 381
2017 3 61 6 335 0 1 0 0 406
2018 9 62 8 363 0 0 0 0 442
2019 12 57 7 349 0 0 0 0 425
2020 12 53 6 371 0 0 0 0 442
2021 10 48 2 339 0 0 0 0 399
2022 10 51 3 342 0 0 1 0 407
2023 5 60 4 341 0 0 1 0 411

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1989 360 26.0 13.8 n/a
1990 361 28.0 12.8 50.7
1991 404 29.0 13.9 55.4
1992 416 28.0 14.8 61.5
1993 385 27.0 14.3 53.5
1994 424 25.0 17.0 64.9
1995 512 29.0 17.7 62.7
1996 512 29.0 17.7 62.7
1998 567 36.0 15.8 65.6
1999 401 29.0 13.8 61.1
2000 452 37.0 12.2 78.3
2001 433 39.3 11.0 67.2
2002 382 46.0 8.3 85.3
2003 382 46.0 8.3 85.3
2004 405 47.0 8.6 99.3
2005 441 48.0 9.2 n/a
2006 477 50.0 9.5 71.7
2007 448 49.0 9.1 64.3
2008 464 44.0 10.5 72.8
2009 411 45.5 7.0 82.2
2010 380 40.0 9.5 68.4
2011 397 40.0 9.9 92.9
2012 333 44.3 7.5 95.5
2013 390 39.0 10.0 90.5
2014 400 39.3 10.1 86.8
2015 392 42.0 9.3 92.3
2016 381 40.0 9.5 96.9
2017 406 39.3 10.3 94.3
2018 442 39.3 11.2 96.8
2019 425 36.3 11.6 93.9
2020 442 37.3 11.8 93.2
2021 399 52.3 7.6 91.7
2022 407 39.0 10.4 90.9
2023 411 34.0 12.0 79.8

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 24.0 13.0 n/a
1989 360 26.0 13.8 n/a
1990 361 28.0 12.8 50.7
1991 404 29.0 13.9 55.4
1992 416 28.0 14.8 61.5
1993 385 27.0 14.3 53.5
1994 424 25.0 17.0 64.9
1995 512 29.0 17.7 62.7
1996 512 29.0 17.7 62.7
1998 567 36.0 15.8 65.6
1999 401 29.0 13.8 61.1
2000 452 37.0 12.2 78.3
2001 433 39.3 11.0 67.2
2002 382 46.0 8.3 85.3
2003 382 46.0 8.3 85.3
2004 405 47.0 8.6 99.3
2005 441 48.0 9.2 n/a
2006 477 50.0 9.5 71.7
2007 448 49.0 9.1 64.3
2008 464 44.0 10.5 72.8
2009 411 45.5 7.0 82.2
2010 380 40.0 9.5 68.4
2011 397 40.0 9.9 92.9
2012 333 44.3 7.5 95.5
2013 390 39.0 10.0 90.5
2014 400 39.3 10.1 86.8
2015 392 42.0 9.3 92.3
2016 381 40.0 9.5 96.9
2017 406 39.3 10.3 94.3
2018 442 39.3 11.2 96.8
2019 425 36.3 11.6 93.9
2020 442 37.3 11.8 93.2
2021 399 52.3 7.6 91.7
2022 407 39.0 10.4 90.9
2023 411 34.0 12.0 79.8

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 Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,063 (6.2%) $16,200 (93.8%) $17,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Avenue Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1259th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1180th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Avenue Elementary School)26.127.1
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Public School District)29.125.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Avenue Elementary School)27.115.7
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Public School District)33.120.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Avenue Elementary School)26.721.6
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Public School District)37.624.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Avenue Elementary School)17.419.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Public School District)27.818.8
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Avenue Elementary School)29.227.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasantville Public School District)37.330.3
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Avenue Elementary School)16.316.4
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pleasantville Public School District)21.416.2
 5.2%
   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 Students425411
 3.3%
African American5760
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic349341
 2.3%
Pacific Islander00
White125
 58.3%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%79.8%
 14.1%


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Students at Washington Avenue Elementary School are 83% Hispanic, 15% African American, 1% White.

Washington Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Washington Avenue Elementary School.


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