George Washington School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Attendance Zone: George Washington School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Edgewater, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington School's student population of 333 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of George Washington School is 0.68, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
46%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-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 schools are George Washington School often compared to?
George Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Van Gelder, School No. 4, School No. 1 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington School?
333 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George Washington School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Edgewater School District.
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