George Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 3rd grade. The school is part of the Trenton Public School District, which is ranked 612 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a rating of 0 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New Jersey, with only 18.6% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 42% and 45.9%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has ranged from 16.8% to 60.3% in recent years, far exceeding the state average for elementary schools. Additionally, 65.4% of Washington Elementary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of poverty in the student population.

The challenges faced by Washington Elementary School are not unique to this school; nearby Mott Elementary, Paul S. Robeson Elementary, P.J. Hill Elementary, Harrison Elementary, and Robbins Elementary all have similar demographic profiles and academic performance levels, ranking among the lowest-performing schools in New Jersey. In contrast, schools in the neighboring Hamilton Township Public School District, such as Lalor Elementary and Kuser Elementary, have higher academic performance and lower rates of chronic absenteeism, despite serving similar student populations.


Detail:

Public K-3

 331 Emory Avenue
       Trenton, NJ  08611


(609) 656-4960

District: Trenton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1159th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,112 Help


Students who attend George Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grace A Dunn Middle School
High:    Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.0%
African American:
5.2%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Compare Details George Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.57. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92%), African American (5.2%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 13.1. 4 elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Elementary School is $8,112, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Trenton Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Elementary School 1159th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See George Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Trenton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Trenton Public School District 612th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George Washington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.78 530th 1204 56.0%
2004 47.48 852nd 1298 34.4%
2005 49.66 817th 1303 37.3%
2006 16.91 1144th 1314 12.9%
2007 7.60 1232nd 1329 7.3%
2008 28.48 1089th 1338 18.6%
2009 23.21 1122nd 1346 16.6%
2010 23.49 1133rd 1354 16.3%
2011 7.77 1263rd 1360 7.1%
2012 6.20 1277th 1363 6.3%
2013 12.77 1220th 1367 10.8%
2014 3.43 1305th 1363 4.3%
2015 14.66 1177th 1357 13.3%
2016 10.91 1209th 1346 10.2%
2017 16.97 1138th 1352 15.8%
2018 6.14 1296th 1353 4.2%
2019 19.09 1130th 1360 16.9%
2021 4.16 1311th 1317 0.5%
2022 7.55 1291st 1345 4.0%
2023 14.57 1159th 1342 13.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.04 377th 434 13.1%
2019 44.98 221st 463 52.3%
2021 14.52 410th 411 0.2%
2022 26.12 375th 489 23.3%
2023 31.18 344th 499 31.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.97 954th 1001 4.7%
2022 12.31 917th 949 3.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 851st 942 9.7%
2019 59.29 297th 948 68.7%
2021 16.47 733rd 839 12.6%
2022 21.06 691st 863 19.9%
2023 37.54 553rd 910 39.2%
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Rank History for Female students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.33 1260th 1333 5.5%
2019 14.77 1158th 1331 13.0%
2021 6.38 1276th 1290 1.1%
2022 7.79 1247th 1326 6.0%
2023 26.17 967th 1318 26.6%
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Rank History for Male students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.47 1247th 1334 6.5%
2019 26.25 1015th 1335 24.0%
2021 5.32 1270th 1297 2.1%
2022 9.31 1227th 1324 7.3%
2023 10.09 1198th 1315 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 296th 517 42.7%
2019 44.41 291st 522 44.3%
2021 31.35 336th 456 26.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.17 768th 870 11.7%
2019 39.32 545th 899 39.4%
2021 12.52 877th 896 2.1%
2022 14.53 842nd 953 11.6%
2023 28.85 702nd 982 28.5%
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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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Enrollment information for George 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 238 23 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1989 200 24 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 206 33 2 34 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 175 41 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 217 0 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 145 68 5 78 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 113 67 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 112 86 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 112 86 2 81 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 112 84 4 88 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1999 102 100 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 73 139 1 114 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 80 96 0 138 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 57 103 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 57 103 1 150 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 47 121 1 164 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2005 40 132 4 184 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 30 125 8 193 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 33 122 15 156 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 30 123 13 186 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 24 127 11 190 1 0 0 0 353
2010 16 92 9 249 1 0 0 0 367
2011 10 77 5 205 1 0 2 0 300
2012 8 50 5 172 1 0 1 0 237
2013 8 82 4 246 1 0 0 0 341
2014 6 58 1 174 1 0 1 0 241
2015 9 90 2 178 0 0 1 0 280
2016 9 95 2 204 0 2 1 0 313
2017 8 82 2 240 1 2 1 0 336
2018 8 88 1 272 1 2 3 0 375
2019 4 84 0 317 1 1 2 0 409
2020 4 69 0 372 1 1 1 0 448
2021 8 56 0 332 0 1 1 0 398
2022 4 51 0 317 0 1 2 0 375
2023 5 15 1 266 0 0 2 0 289

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 George Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1989 264 15.0 17.6 n/a
1990 275 15.0 18.3 37.1
1991 253 17.0 14.8 38.7
1992 273 18.0 15.1 54.6
1993 296 18.0 16.4 63.2
1994 235 17.0 13.8 54.9
1995 281 19.0 14.8 71.5
1996 281 19.0 14.8 71.5
1998 288 19.0 15.2 68.8
1999 298 21.0 14.2 70.5
2000 327 26.0 12.6 78.9
2001 314 26.2 12.0 67.2
2002 311 26.0 12.0 76.2
2003 311 26.0 12.0 76.2
2004 333 24.0 13.9 71.2
2005 360 25.0 14.4 n/a
2006 357 26.0 13.7 69.5
2007 328 23.0 14.3 64
2008 352 23.0 15.3 65.1
2009 353 26.6 11.0 80.7
2010 367 22.0 16.6 81.7
2011 300 22.0 13.6 83
2012 237 26.9 8.7 89.9
2013 341 27.0 12.6 96.5
2014 241 31.0 7.7 94.6
2015 280 21.0 13.3 93.2
2016 313 22.0 14.2 92.7
2017 336 22.0 15.2 92.9
2018 375 23.0 16.3 93.1
2019 409 23.0 17.7 91
2020 448 24.0 18.6 82.8
2021 398 24.0 16.5 66.1
2022 375 25.0 15.0 50.7
2023 289 22.0 13.1 65.4

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 George Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 288 15.0 19.2 n/a
1989 264 15.0 17.6 n/a
1990 275 15.0 18.3 37.1
1991 253 17.0 14.8 38.7
1992 273 18.0 15.1 54.6
1993 296 18.0 16.4 63.2
1994 235 17.0 13.8 54.9
1995 281 19.0 14.8 71.5
1996 281 19.0 14.8 71.5
1998 288 19.0 15.2 68.8
1999 298 21.0 14.2 70.5
2000 327 26.0 12.6 78.9
2001 314 26.2 12.0 67.2
2002 311 26.0 12.0 76.2
2003 311 26.0 12.0 76.2
2004 333 24.0 13.9 71.2
2005 360 25.0 14.4 n/a
2006 357 26.0 13.7 69.5
2007 328 23.0 14.3 64
2008 352 23.0 15.3 65.1
2009 353 26.6 11.0 80.7
2010 367 22.0 16.6 81.7
2011 300 22.0 13.6 83
2012 237 26.9 8.7 89.9
2013 341 27.0 12.6 96.5
2014 241 31.0 7.7 94.6
2015 280 21.0 13.3 93.2
2016 313 22.0 14.2 92.7
2017 336 22.0 15.2 92.9
2018 375 23.0 16.3 93.1
2019 409 23.0 17.7 91
2020 448 24.0 18.6 82.8
2021 398 24.0 16.5 66.1
2022 375 25.0 15.0 50.7
2023 289 22.0 13.1 65.4

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 George Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $485 (6.0%) $7,627 (94.0%) $8,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1130th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1159th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)29.918.6
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)15.46.9
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)30.323
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)16.910.8
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)5011.7
 38.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)19.510.8
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.449.4
 8%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)46.68
 38.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)15.86.6
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5139.4
 11.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)24.210.4
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Trenton Public School District)20.49.6
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)13.66.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Trenton Public School District)10.74.2
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409289
 29.3%
African American8415
 82.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic317266
 16.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White45
 25%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%65.4%
 25.6%


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Students at George Washington Elementary School are 92% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% White.

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

Middle : Grace A Dunn Middle School
High : Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended George Washington Elementary School.

George Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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