School overview
At a glance
Reported students
397
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
27.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
53th percentile
Compared with 1,482 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Washington Elementary School: 397 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–04 in ROSELLE. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Roselle Public School District. NCES reports 397 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,482 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.3%). English learners represent 11.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Washington Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.3%
- Hispanic44.3%
- Black46.1%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Roselle Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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325 reported students
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315 reported students
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482 reported students
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485 reported students
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High · Grades 09–12
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