Brass Castle School in Washington, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

261

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

18th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

215.5

Brass Castle School: 261 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

10.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 217
Teachers (FTE): 32.9
Student–teacher ratio: 6.6:1

What the reported data says about Brass Castle School

Brass Castle School is a public elementary school serving grades 04–06 in Washington. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Washington Township School District. NCES reports 261 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Brass Castle School

1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.41 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 23%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 21.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0.41
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.7%
Hispanic13.8%
Black5%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Port Colden School

Elementary · Grades 01–03

170 reported students

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Public schools near Brass Castle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Washington Memorial School Elementary · Washington Boro School District	03–06	280	0.8 mi
Taylor Street School Elementary · Washington Boro School District	PK–02	280	1.4 mi
Port Colden School Elementary · Washington Township School District	01–03	170	2.8 mi
Oxford Central School Elementary · Oxford Township School District	PK–08	262	3.1 mi
Franklin Township School Elementary · Franklin Township School District	PK–06	251	3.1 mi
Hampton Borough School Elementary · Hampton Borough School District	PK–05	113	4.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Brass Castle School

What grades does Brass Castle School serve?

Brass Castle School reports grades 04–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washington Township School District.

How many students attend Brass Castle School?

Brass Castle School reported 261 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 217 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Brass Castle School?

The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 261 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Brass Castle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Brass Castle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Brass Castle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

21.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Brass Castle School in?

Brass Castle School is part of Washington Township School District, based in Washington, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Brass Castle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Memorial School (0.8 mi), Taylor Street School (1.4 mi), Port Colden School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.