Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Summit Public School District, serving 310 students in grades 1-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Washington Elementary School's students excel academically, with over 80% proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics on state assessments, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's diverse student body, with a racial makeup of 57.74% White, 16.45% Hispanic, 14.84% Asian, and 3.55% African American, is more diverse than nearby schools like Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School. Additionally, Washington Elementary maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.5% to 4.9%, which is lower than the rates of some neighboring schools.

Compared to other schools in the region, Washington Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution. With its consistently high academic performance, diverse student population, and strong student engagement, the school serves as a model for how to achieve excellence in a diverse setting. The school's favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.6 students per teacher, further contributes to its ability to provide a high-quality learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 507 Morris Ave
       Summit, NJ  07901-1544


(908) 273-0817

District: Summit Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,324 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
High:    Summit High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.7%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Asian:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Summit Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (57.7%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.3, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $6,324. 4 elementary schools in the Summit Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 54th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Summit Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Public School District 41st 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 77.30 291st 1204 75.8%
2004 83.51 94th 1298 92.8%
2005 69.66 473rd 1303 63.7%
2006 70.02 467th 1314 64.5%
2007 70.11 463rd 1329 65.2%
2008 76.34 290th 1338 78.3%
2009 73.07 398th 1346 70.4%
2010 83.02 130th 1354 90.4%
2011 79.09 243rd 1360 82.1%
2012 81.91 160th 1363 88.3%
2013 79.05 261st 1367 80.9%
2014 82.23 190th 1363 86.1%
2015 88.79 127th 1357 90.6%
2016 90.75 88th 1346 93.5%
2017 91.36 64th 1352 95.3%
2018 93.10 43rd 1353 96.8%
2019 92.90 40th 1360 97.1%
2021 87.79 137th 1317 89.6%
2022 91.34 105th 1345 92.2%
2023 93.64 54th 1342 96.0%
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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 83.73 58th 434 86.6%
2023 94.58 38th 499 92.4%
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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 99.41 3rd 1001 99.7%
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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 82.77 100th 942 89.4%
2021 58.10 252nd 839 70.0%
2023 91.40 42nd 910 95.4%
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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 90.48 62nd 1333 95.3%
2019 92.64 38th 1331 97.1%
2021 85.26 151st 1290 88.3%
2022 90.46 102nd 1326 92.3%
2023 94.69 28th 1318 97.9%
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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 93.77 41st 1334 96.9%
2019 90.70 75th 1335 94.4%
2021 86.48 158th 1297 87.8%
2022 90.53 108th 1324 91.8%
2023 89.94 102nd 1315 92.2%
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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 72.35 93rd 370 74.9%
2019 80.36 44th 370 88.1%
2021 74.31 73rd 339 78.5%
2022 84.99 22nd 348 93.7%
2023 84.40 27th 346 92.2%
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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 88.78 71st 870 91.8%
2019 78.73 140th 899 84.4%
2021 76.04 139th 896 84.5%
2022 93.49 52nd 953 94.5%
2023 97.20 26th 982 97.4%
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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 94.66 10th 1022 99.0%
2019 95.18 9th 1023 99.1%
2021 86.11 78th 964 91.9%
2022 88.99 56th 976 94.3%
2023 87.06 84th 975 91.4%
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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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by a parent
Friday, January 26, 2018

Open Quote The administration at the school treats parents very poorly. There is no meaningful communication. While some of the teachers are good and care, they are left with an inadequate curriculum. If you child is fine and does need any extra help they will probably do OK here but if your child falls outside of the norm good luck getting an education. Close Quote



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 200 16 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1989 179 9 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 172 7 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1991 172 13 21 22 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 163 13 24 27 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1993 166 20 25 30 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 189 15 27 30 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1995 200 15 28 34 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1996 200 15 28 34 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1998 216 11 13 52 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1999 227 11 12 52 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 256 13 12 53 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 251 11 13 46 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 260 15 14 46 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 260 15 14 46 1 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 255 16 20 51 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 257 14 22 47 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 255 16 31 48 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 247 19 38 49 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 270 17 41 68 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2009 226 13 26 45 0 0 15 0 325
2010 225 11 35 37 0 0 15 0 323
2011 219 8 35 49 1 0 12 0 324
2012 224 8 29 38 0 0 17 0 316
2013 224 6 25 41 1 0 20 0 317
2014 235 5 30 53 0 1 15 0 339
2015 224 4 36 56 0 1 18 0 339
2016 228 6 45 51 0 1 19 0 350
2017 226 7 46 65 0 2 22 0 368
2018 228 11 41 63 0 0 21 0 364
2019 202 11 43 56 1 0 33 0 346
2020 197 11 43 65 0 0 26 0 342
2021 198 10 43 60 0 0 24 0 335
2022 191 10 49 51 0 0 19 0 320
2023 179 11 46 51 1 0 22 0 310

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 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1989 215 15.0 14.3 n/a
1990 208 14.0 14.8 1.4
1991 228 15.0 15.2 5.3
1992 227 14.0 16.2 6.2
1993 241 14.4 16.7 10.4
1994 261 17.9 14.6 8.4
1995 277 17.0 16.3 6.5
1996 277 17.0 16.3 6.5
1998 292 17.5 16.7 11
1999 302 20.5 14.7 10.9
2000 334 22.7 14.7 13.8
2001 321 23.0 14.0 8.7
2002 336 23.2 14.5 8
2003 336 23.2 14.5 8
2004 342 23.2 14.7 9.4
2005 340 24.7 13.8 n/a
2006 350 24.0 14.6 10.6
2007 353 25.0 14.1 12.7
2008 396 22.0 18.0 14.1
2009 325 28.3 10.7 15.7
2010 323 20.0 16.1 15.5
2011 324 22.0 14.7 15.4
2012 316 28.0 11.2 11.1
2013 317 28.0 11.3 11
2014 339 28.0 12.1 14.5
2015 339 28.0 12.1 13.6
2016 350 29.0 12.0 11.7
2017 368 29.0 12.6 13
2018 364 30.0 12.1 13.5
2019 346 30.0 11.5 11.8
2020 342 28.0 12.2 12.3
2021 335 32.0 10.4 12.8
2022 320 27.5 11.6 10.9
2023 310 30.0 10.3 12.3

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 238 14.0 17.0 n/a
1989 215 15.0 14.3 n/a
1990 208 14.0 14.8 1.4
1991 228 15.0 15.2 5.3
1992 227 14.0 16.2 6.2
1993 241 14.4 16.7 10.4
1994 261 17.9 14.6 8.4
1995 277 17.0 16.3 6.5
1996 277 17.0 16.3 6.5
1998 292 17.5 16.7 11
1999 302 20.5 14.7 10.9
2000 334 22.7 14.7 13.8
2001 321 23.0 14.0 8.7
2002 336 23.2 14.5 8
2003 336 23.2 14.5 8
2004 342 23.2 14.7 9.4
2005 340 24.7 13.8 n/a
2006 350 24.0 14.6 10.6
2007 353 25.0 14.1 12.7
2008 396 22.0 18.0 14.1
2009 325 28.3 10.7 15.7
2010 323 20.0 16.1 15.5
2011 324 22.0 14.7 15.4
2012 316 28.0 11.2 11.1
2013 317 28.0 11.3 11
2014 339 28.0 12.1 14.5
2015 339 28.0 12.1 13.6
2016 350 29.0 12.0 11.7
2017 368 29.0 12.6 13
2018 364 30.0 12.1 13.5
2019 346 30.0 11.5 11.8
2020 342 28.0 12.2 12.3
2021 335 32.0 10.4 12.8
2022 320 27.5 11.6 10.9
2023 310 30.0 10.3 12.3

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 $109 (1.7%) $6,215 (98.3%) $6,324

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 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 40th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 54th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)88.980.6
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)82.377.4
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)85.488.4
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)84.980.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)89.988.7
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)90.286.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)75.786.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)79.882.1
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)91.984.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Public School District)89.685.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)7970.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Summit Public School District)74.473.5
 0.9%
   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 Students346310
 10.4%
African American1111
American Indian11
Asian4346
 7%
Hispanic5651
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White202179
 11.4%
Two or More Races3322
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%12.3%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 58% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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

Middle : Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
High : Summit High School

Yes! Washington Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 54th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.


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