Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: George Washington Elementary School is located in central Wyckoff, NJ, serving an attendance zone that spans approximately 2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 378 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.22, 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
#322 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
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 #322 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 Calvin Coolidge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
378 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of George Washington Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Wyckoff Township Public School District.
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