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Jessie F. George Elementary

Summary:

Jessie F. George Elementary is a public elementary school in the Westwood Regional School District in Township of Washington, New Jersey, serving 275 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but its performance compared to the district is mixed. Jessie F. George Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.7% in 2020-2021 to 11.2% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. However, the school has a strong performance for its special education students, ranking 33 out of 949 New Jersey elementary schools in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby schools in the Westwood Regional School District, Jessie F. George Elementary generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and school rankings. The school's higher chronic absenteeism rate is a notable difference. Additionally, Jessie F. George Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population compared to some of the other nearby schools.

The racial makeup of Jessie F. George Elementary has been gradually becoming more diverse over the past few years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 79.2% in 2020-2021 to 73.09% in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance has also been somewhat inconsistent, with the school ranking as high as 200 out of 1,360 New Jersey elementary schools in 2018-2019 and as low as 420 out of 1,317 in 2020-2021, suggesting that factors beyond just the school itself may be influencing its performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1 Palm Street
       Township Of Washington, NJ  07676

(201) 664-3033

District: Westwood Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,151 Help


Students who attend Jessie F. George Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westwood Regional Middle School
High:    Westwood Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.5% Help


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Compare Details Jessie F. George Elementary ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Westwood Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.86. (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: White (73.1%), Hispanic (10.5%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jessie F. George Elementary is 12.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Westwood Regional School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jessie F. George Elementary is $6,151, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Westwood Regional School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jessie F. George Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jessie F. George Elementary 342nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Jessie F. George Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Westwood Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Regional School District 143rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jessie F. George Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jessie F. George Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.37 36th 1204 97.0%
2004 79.42 201st 1298 84.5%
2005 75.87 297th 1303 77.2%
2006 80.80 136th 1314 89.6%
2007 76.18 256th 1329 80.7%
2008 77.19 261st 1338 80.5%
2009 73.96 362nd 1346 73.1%
2010 81.31 173rd 1354 87.2%
2011 80.68 192nd 1360 85.9%
2012 82.45 144th 1363 89.4%
2013 76.07 339th 1367 75.2%
2014 74.79 370th 1363 72.9%
2015 69.83 431st 1357 68.2%
2016 74.63 367th 1346 72.7%
2017 72.56 418th 1352 69.1%
2018 82.77 214th 1353 84.2%
2019 83.66 200th 1360 85.3%
2021 64.25 420th 1317 68.1%
2022 78.06 318th 1345 76.4%
2023 75.86 342nd 1342 74.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jessie F. George Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.44 136th 1001 86.4%
2019 88.28 85th 1007 91.6%
2021 47.83 379th 868 56.3%
2022 94.74 33rd 949 96.5%
2023 62.32 273rd 958 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jessie F. George Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.50 258th 1333 80.6%
2019 73.59 356th 1331 73.3%
2021 49.71 594th 1290 54.0%
2022 71.84 391st 1326 70.5%
2023 76.39 310th 1318 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jessie F. George Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 198th 1334 85.2%
2019 89.41 89th 1335 93.3%
2021 73.69 286th 1297 77.9%
2022 81.42 246th 1324 81.4%
2023 75.83 311th 1315 76.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jessie F. George Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.44 178th 1022 82.6%
2019 76.74 179th 1023 82.5%
2021 47.21 480th 964 50.2%
2022 64.53 333rd 976 65.9%
2023 64.11 334th 975 65.7%
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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 Jessie F. George Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 159 0 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 185 0 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1990 166 2 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1991 172 2 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 172 4 27 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1993 176 2 22 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1994 179 4 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1995 188 4 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1996 188 4 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 211 9 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 215 5 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2000 215 1 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 241 3 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 265 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 265 5 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 271 4 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 283 5 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 268 5 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2007 277 3 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 285 5 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 297 6 12 7 0 0 1 0 323
2010 283 5 13 8 0 0 0 0 309
2011 313 6 17 17 0 0 1 0 354
2012 264 4 9 10 0 0 1 0 288
2013 231 2 9 5 0 0 3 0 250
2014 230 2 5 7 0 0 5 0 249
2015 215 3 9 13 0 1 8 0 249
2016 208 2 12 15 0 2 8 0 247
2017 214 3 13 19 0 3 9 0 261
2018 209 3 12 20 0 3 11 0 258
2019 210 2 17 24 0 3 12 0 268
2020 225 1 19 24 0 2 12 0 283
2021 217 0 14 26 0 2 15 0 274
2022 214 5 17 28 0 1 15 0 280
2023 201 4 22 29 1 0 18 0 275

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 Jessie F. George Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 10.0 18.1 n/a
1989 195 11.0 17.7 n/a
1990 188 10.0 18.8 0.5
1991 195 12.0 16.2 0.5
1992 205 14.0 14.6 1
1993 200 13.0 15.4 0.5
1994 210 13.5 15.6 1.4
1995 218 13.0 16.8 1.8
1996 218 13.0 16.8 1.8
1998 235 16.0 14.7 2.6
1999 240 16.0 15.0 1.3
2000 230 16.3 14.1 0.4
2001 256 16.5 15.5 0.4
2002 278 18.0 15.4 0.4
2003 278 18.0 15.4 0.4
2004 286 18.0 15.9 0.3
2005 318 18.0 17.7 n/a
2006 292 19.0 15.4 1.7
2007 303 20.0 15.2 n/a
2008 315 16.0 19.7 0.6
2009 323 37.4 7.5 1.9
2010 309 14.0 22.0 0.6
2011 354 17.0 20.8 1.7
2012 288 20.3 14.1 1
2013 250 19.2 13.0 4
2014 249 22.0 11.3 5.6
2015 249 20.0 12.4 4.4
2016 247 21.0 11.7 4.9
2017 261 23.0 11.3 6.5
2018 258 23.0 11.2 4.7
2019 268 22.0 12.1 1.5
2020 283 23.5 12.0 1.8
2021 274 25.7 10.6 4
2022 280 25.7 10.8 5
2023 275 22.0 12.5 6.5

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 Jessie F. George Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 10.0 18.1 n/a
1989 195 11.0 17.7 n/a
1990 188 10.0 18.8 0.5
1991 195 12.0 16.2 0.5
1992 205 14.0 14.6 1
1993 200 13.0 15.4 0.5
1994 210 13.5 15.6 1.4
1995 218 13.0 16.8 1.8
1996 218 13.0 16.8 1.8
1998 235 16.0 14.7 2.6
1999 240 16.0 15.0 1.3
2000 230 16.3 14.1 0.4
2001 256 16.5 15.5 0.4
2002 278 18.0 15.4 0.4
2003 278 18.0 15.4 0.4
2004 286 18.0 15.9 0.3
2005 318 18.0 17.7 n/a
2006 292 19.0 15.4 1.7
2007 303 20.0 15.2 n/a
2008 315 16.0 19.7 0.6
2009 323 37.4 7.5 1.9
2010 309 14.0 22.0 0.6
2011 354 17.0 20.8 1.7
2012 288 20.3 14.1 1
2013 250 19.2 13.0 4
2014 249 22.0 11.3 5.6
2015 249 20.0 12.4 4.4
2016 247 21.0 11.7 4.9
2017 261 23.0 11.3 6.5
2018 258 23.0 11.2 4.7
2019 268 22.0 12.1 1.5
2020 283 23.5 12.0 1.8
2021 274 25.7 10.6 4
2022 280 25.7 10.8 5
2023 275 22.0 12.5 6.5

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 Jessie F. George Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $25 (0.4%) $6,126 (99.6%) $6,151

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jessie F. George Elementary

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 200th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 342nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jessie F. George Elementary)68.652.1
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)74.762.6
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jessie F. George Elementary)82.866.7
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional School District)78.268.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jessie F. George Elementary)7487.2
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)76.877.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jessie F. George Elementary)6882
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional School District)71.274.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jessie F. George Elementary)86.361.4
 24.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood Regional School District)87.774.8
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jessie F. George Elementary)70.468.2
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westwood Regional School District)68.163.5
 4.6%
   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 Students268275
 2.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian01
Asian1722
 29.4%
Hispanic2429
 20.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White210201
 4.3%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.5%6.5%
 5.1%

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Jessie F. George Elementary ranks 342nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Jessie F. George Elementary.

Students at Jessie F. George Elementary are 73% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Jessie F. George Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westwood Regional Middle School
High : Westwood Regional High School


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