George Washington Elementary School

Summary:

George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyckoff, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Wyckoff Township Public School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a strong focus on academic excellence, special education support, and student attendance.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.21%) compared to nearby schools like Highland Elementary School (82.82%) and Hillside Elementary School (65.77%). Academically, George Washington Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and it ranks in the top 10% of New Jersey elementary schools for its special education performance. Additionally, the school maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 0.8% to 6.3%, which is lower than the surrounding schools.

While George Washington Elementary School's academic excellence and resource allocation (with around $12,800 per-student spending and extremely low free/reduced lunch rates) are impressive, the school's lack of racial diversity may be an area for further exploration and improvement. Comparing the school's practices and strategies to those of other high-performing schools in the area, such as Calvin Coolidge Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School, could provide valuable insights for continued growth and development.


Detail:

Public K-5

 270 Woodland Ave
       Wyckoff, NJ  07481-1935


(201) 848-5740

District: Wyckoff Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,788 Help


Students who attend George Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
High:    Indian Hills High School
    Ramapo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details George Washington Elementary School ranks better than 77.5% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Wyckoff Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.02. (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 George Washington Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wyckoff Township Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.7%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wyckoff Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 12.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Wyckoff Township Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George Washington Elementary School is $12,788, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Wyckoff Township Public School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George Washington Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George Washington Elementary School 302nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See George Washington Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wyckoff Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wyckoff Township Public School District 98th 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 80.96 204th 1204 83.1%
2004 86.02 40th 1298 96.9%
2005 74.80 334th 1303 74.4%
2006 79.16 194th 1314 85.2%
2007 79.55 148th 1329 88.9%
2008 82.76 93rd 1338 93.0%
2009 86.61 59th 1346 95.6%
2010 82.72 137th 1354 89.9%
2011 83.69 117th 1360 91.4%
2012 82.64 138th 1363 89.9%
2013 81.90 179th 1367 86.9%
2014 87.29 56th 1363 95.9%
2015 88.32 134th 1357 90.1%
2016 88.59 117th 1346 91.3%
2017 88.48 122nd 1352 91.0%
2018 83.15 207th 1353 84.7%
2019 81.84 235th 1360 82.7%
2021 77.63 256th 1317 80.6%
2022 78.73 310th 1345 77.0%
2023 78.02 302nd 1342 77.5%
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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 37.95 561st 1001 44.0%
2019 65.51 290th 1007 71.2%
2022 70.29 209th 949 78.0%
2023 85.03 102nd 958 89.4%
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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 85.79 142nd 1333 89.3%
2019 79.94 244th 1331 81.7%
2021 67.26 373rd 1290 71.1%
2022 73.97 356th 1326 73.2%
2023 68.42 428th 1318 67.5%
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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 78.60 274th 1334 79.5%
2019 81.48 217th 1335 83.7%
2021 84.27 173rd 1297 86.7%
2022 80.46 254th 1324 80.8%
2023 83.70 213th 1315 83.8%
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Rank History for White students at George Washington Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.64 239th 1022 76.6%
2019 68.90 290th 1023 71.7%
2021 61.32 314th 964 67.4%
2022 66.51 307th 976 68.5%
2023 64.54 328th 975 66.4%
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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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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 295 2 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1989 294 3 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1990 298 4 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1991 318 2 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 338 1 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1993 356 1 20 2 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 327 2 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 335 1 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1996 335 1 16 10 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 366 1 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1999 378 1 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 389 1 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 404
2001 396 2 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 413 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2003 413 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2004 411 2 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 425 3 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 425 3 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 423 0 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 420 2 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2009 420 1 11 8 0 1 0 0 441
2010 398 0 7 9 0 1 0 0 415
2011 409 0 8 11 1 1 1 0 431
2012 396 1 9 9 1 1 1 0 418
2013 387 3 5 10 1 1 2 0 409
2014 368 3 3 9 1 1 3 0 388
2015 337 3 3 6 1 0 4 0 354
2016 323 4 4 10 1 0 5 0 347
2017 302 5 7 10 0 0 6 0 330
2018 301 4 5 12 0 0 10 0 332
2019 282 2 5 11 0 0 11 0 311
2020 294 1 7 10 0 0 12 0 324
2021 312 1 8 11 0 0 14 0 346
2022 330 1 6 16 0 0 13 0 366
2023 339 0 9 18 0 0 14 0 380

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 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
1989 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 329 17.0 19.3 n/a
1991 343 22.0 15.5 0
1992 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1993 379 21.0 18.0 0
1994 348 22.0 15.8 0.3
1995 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1996 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1998 388 23.5 16.5 0.3
1999 395 23.5 16.8 0.8
2000 404 23.0 17.6 0.5
2001 410 23.2 17.7 0
2002 430 24.0 17.9 0
2003 430 24.0 17.9 0
2004 433 23.5 18.4 0.5
2005 440 24.5 18.0 n/a
2006 443 26.5 16.7 0
2007 437 28.0 15.6 0
2008 439 25.0 17.6 0.2
2009 441 27.2 14.9 0
2010 415 26.0 15.9 0
2011 431 24.5 17.5 0
2012 418 31.1 13.4 n/a
2013 409 32.0 12.7 0
2014 388 29.0 13.3 0
2015 354 29.0 12.2 1.1
2016 347 28.0 12.3 0.9
2017 330 28.0 11.7 0.9
2018 332 27.0 12.2 0.9
2019 311 29.0 10.7 1
2020 324 25.5 12.7 0.9
2021 346 27.5 12.5 0.9
2022 366 29.5 12.4 0.8
2023 380 29.5 12.8 0.8

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 George Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 316 20.0 15.8 n/a
1989 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
1990 329 17.0 19.3 n/a
1991 343 22.0 15.5 0
1992 368 20.0 18.4 n/a
1993 379 21.0 18.0 0
1994 348 22.0 15.8 0.3
1995 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1996 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1998 388 23.5 16.5 0.3
1999 395 23.5 16.8 0.8
2000 404 23.0 17.6 0.5
2001 410 23.2 17.7 0
2002 430 24.0 17.9 0
2003 430 24.0 17.9 0
2004 433 23.5 18.4 0.5
2005 440 24.5 18.0 n/a
2006 443 26.5 16.7 0
2007 437 28.0 15.6 0
2008 439 25.0 17.6 0.2
2009 441 27.2 14.9 0
2010 415 26.0 15.9 0
2011 431 24.5 17.5 0
2012 418 31.1 13.4 n/a
2013 409 32.0 12.7 0
2014 388 29.0 13.3 0
2015 354 29.0 12.2 1.1
2016 347 28.0 12.3 0.9
2017 330 28.0 11.7 0.9
2018 332 27.0 12.2 0.9
2019 311 29.0 10.7 1
2020 324 25.5 12.7 0.9
2021 346 27.5 12.5 0.9
2022 366 29.5 12.4 0.8
2023 380 29.5 12.8 0.8

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 George Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $256 (2.0%) $12,532 (98.0%) $12,788

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George 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 235th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 302nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)76.352.6
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyckoff Township Public School District)69.962.8
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)77.947.5
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyckoff Township Public School District)74.766.8
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)79.275
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyckoff Township Public School District)77.675.5
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)75.576.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyckoff Township Public School District)74.877.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George Washington Elementary School)72.288.2
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyckoff Township Public School District)77.182.1
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (George Washington Elementary School)57.461.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyckoff Township Public School District)69.558.6
 10.9%
   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 Students311380
 22.2%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic1118
 63.6%
Pacific Islander00
White282339
 20.2%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1%0.8%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George Washington Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended George Washington Elementary School.

Students at George Washington Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
High : Indian Hills High School
High : Ramapo High School

George Washington Elementary School ranks 302nd of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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