George Washington School No. 1 serves 587 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
George Washington School No. 1 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington School No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington School No. 1's student population of 587 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington School No. 1 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington School No. 1 is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2026 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
59%
32%
Black
35%
15%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is George Washington School No. 1's ranking?
George Washington School No. 1 is ranked #2026 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend George Washington School No. 1?
587 students attend George Washington School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of George Washington School No. 1 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington School No. 1?
George Washington School No. 1 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington School No. 1 offer ?
George Washington School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is George Washington School No. 1 part of?
George Washington School No. 1 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.
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