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Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Westfield, New Jersey, serving 263 students in grades 1-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and strong support for diverse student subgroups.

Washington Elementary School's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly outperform state and district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 95.2% of 4th graders and 90.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, and 97.6% of 4th graders and 83.6% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for female, male, White, and special education students compared to other New Jersey elementary schools.

While Washington Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools within the Westfield Public School District, such as Jefferson Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance. However, Washington Elementary School consistently ranks higher than these nearby schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, indicating its exceptional performance compared to other elementary schools in New Jersey. The school's less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as McKinley Elementary School, may be an area for the school to consider in terms of fostering an inclusive and representative learning environment.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 900 St. Marks Avenue
       Westfield, NJ  07090-2039

(908) 789-4600

District: Westfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,459 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Edison Intermediate School
High:    Westfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.08. (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 smallest elementary school student body size in the Westfield Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Hispanic (10.6%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.1% 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 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $6,459, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Elementary School 18th 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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Westfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Public School District 50th 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 89.06 21st 1204 98.3%
2004 87.67 19th 1298 98.5%
2005 81.54 135th 1303 89.6%
2006 76.26 301st 1314 77.1%
2007 74.93 298th 1329 77.6%
2008 84.02 55th 1338 95.9%
2009 86.47 63rd 1346 95.3%
2010 84.25 91st 1354 93.3%
2011 80.74 189th 1360 86.1%
2012 81.77 164th 1363 88.0%
2013 81.24 202nd 1367 85.2%
2014 86.26 78th 1363 94.3%
2015 94.77 32nd 1357 97.6%
2016 91.64 69th 1346 94.9%
2017 93.03 36th 1352 97.3%
2018 93.92 32nd 1353 97.6%
2019 93.78 30th 1360 97.8%
2021 96.13 30th 1317 97.7%
2022 96.85 6th 1345 99.6%
2023 96.08 18th 1342 98.7%
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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 79.44 165th 1001 83.5%
2019 89.39 79th 1007 92.2%
2021 87.68 55th 868 93.7%
2022 97.78 18th 949 98.1%
2023 90.59 58th 958 93.9%
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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 91.65 44th 1333 96.7%
2019 93.14 30th 1331 97.7%
2021 96.94 14th 1290 98.9%
2022 94.96 22nd 1326 98.3%
2023 94.16 37th 1318 97.2%
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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 94.28 35th 1334 97.4%
2019 92.84 44th 1335 96.7%
2021 91.69 83rd 1297 93.6%
2022 97.05 7th 1324 99.5%
2023 96.70 12th 1315 99.1%
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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 91.07 33rd 1022 96.8%
2019 92.62 15th 1023 98.5%
2021 96.04 4th 964 99.6%
2022 94.91 8th 976 99.2%
2023 93.55 20th 975 97.9%
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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 295 3 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1989 234 3 16 6 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 249 2 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1991 252 2 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 264 2 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1993 286 3 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 306 6 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 297 2 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1996 297 2 14 15 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 347 0 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 331 0 13 3 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 338 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2001 341 0 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2002 303 32 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2003 303 32 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2004 316 1 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 305 0 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 328 0 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2007 316 0 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 338 0 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 308 0 17 5 0 0 0 0 330
2010 302 2 19 6 0 0 0 0 329
2011 302 1 21 6 0 0 4 0 334
2012 290 0 21 10 0 1 5 0 327
2013 271 0 21 13 0 2 8 0 315
2014 256 2 19 14 0 1 10 0 302
2015 279 2 21 17 0 1 10 0 330
2016 271 0 20 16 0 1 10 0 318
2017 280 0 22 16 0 0 12 0 330
2018 264 0 26 11 0 0 11 0 312
2019 256 0 25 12 0 1 15 0 309
2020 214 0 21 16 0 1 15 0 267
2021 218 2 29 20 0 1 15 0 285
2022 195 1 26 22 0 0 17 0 261
2023 193 1 24 28 0 0 17 0 263

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 313 15.0 20.8 n/a
1989 259 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 270 14.0 19.2 0.7
1991 270 12.0 22.5 0.4
1992 286 13.0 22.0 0.3
1993 307 13.5 22.7 1.3
1994 331 17.0 19.5 1.5
1995 329 19.9 16.5 1.2
1996 329 19.9 16.5 1.2
1998 370 20.6 18.0 n/a
1999 348 22.1 15.7 n/a
2000 344 19.6 17.6 0
2001 351 20.4 17.2 0
2002 344 23.3 14.8 0
2003 344 23.3 14.8 0
2004 334 23.0 14.5 0
2005 326 20.2 16.1 n/a
2006 348 20.2 17.2 0
2007 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2008 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
2009 330 25.1 11.6 0
2010 329 18.0 18.2 n/a
2011 334 17.5 19.0 0
2012 327 19.8 16.4 0
2013 315 26.0 12.1 1
2014 302 23.6 12.7 1
2015 330 25.0 13.2 1.2
2016 318 25.0 12.7 0.9
2017 330 24.2 13.6 0.9
2018 312 24.8 12.5 1
2019 309 24.4 12.6 1
2020 267 23.2 11.5 1.1
2021 285 23.0 12.3 1.1
2022 261 22.4 11.6 1.1
2023 263 22.0 11.9 1.1

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 313 15.0 20.8 n/a
1989 259 15.0 17.2 n/a
1990 270 14.0 19.2 0.7
1991 270 12.0 22.5 0.4
1992 286 13.0 22.0 0.3
1993 307 13.5 22.7 1.3
1994 331 17.0 19.5 1.5
1995 329 19.9 16.5 1.2
1996 329 19.9 16.5 1.2
1998 370 20.6 18.0 n/a
1999 348 22.1 15.7 n/a
2000 344 19.6 17.6 0
2001 351 20.4 17.2 0
2002 344 23.3 14.8 0
2003 344 23.3 14.8 0
2004 334 23.0 14.5 0
2005 326 20.2 16.1 n/a
2006 348 20.2 17.2 0
2007 337 21.5 15.7 n/a
2008 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
2009 330 25.1 11.6 0
2010 329 18.0 18.2 n/a
2011 334 17.5 19.0 0
2012 327 19.8 16.4 0
2013 315 26.0 12.1 1
2014 302 23.6 12.7 1
2015 330 25.0 13.2 1.2
2016 318 25.0 12.7 0.9
2017 330 24.2 13.6 0.9
2018 312 24.8 12.5 1
2019 309 24.4 12.6 1
2020 267 23.2 11.5 1.1
2021 285 23.0 12.3 1.1
2022 261 22.4 11.6 1.1
2023 263 22.0 11.9 1.1

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 $17 (0.3%) $6,442 (99.7%) $6,459

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 30th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 18th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)76.275
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)72.175.1
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)82.982.8
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)78.878.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)96.495.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)76.777.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)98.297.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)77.978.9
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Elementary School)89.790.9
 1.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)8379.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Elementary School)84.683.6
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)7873.6
 4.4%
   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 Students309263
 14.9%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic1228
 133.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White256193
 24.6%
Two or More Races1517
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1%1.1%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Elementary School

Yes! Washington Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Washington Elementary School.

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

Middle : Thomas Edison Intermediate School
High : Westfield Senior High School


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