Washington Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
77%
34%
Black
20%
14%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
291 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Camden City School District.
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