George Washington School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington School's student population of 324 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are George Washington School often compared to?
George Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Van Gelder, School No. 1, School No. 4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington School?
324 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of George Washington School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Edgewater School District.
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