Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Elementary School serves the northwest part of North Arlington, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest residences located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Vikings | Pride ♦ Loyalty ♦ Desire
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School, Alpine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
335 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of North Arlington School District.
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