Enrollment
333
Elementary
DISTRICT 359 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EDGEWATER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 340444003211
George Washington School
801 Undercliff Ave, Edgewater, NJ 07020 · (201) 945-4106 · Bergen County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL333 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
43 students
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 44 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 116 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 28% |
| Grade 2 | 81 | 24% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
George Washington School→Eleanor Van Gelder
Based on grade levels within Edgewater School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like George Washington School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington School this school | 333 | 12.9% | N/A |
| Mount Tabor Elementary School MOUNT TABOR | 340 | 17.4% | 72.8% |
| Littleton Elementary School Morris Plains | 392 | 11.0% | 73.7% |
| Intervale Elementary School Boonton | 287 | 18.8% | 64.8% |
| Triangle Elementary School Hillsborough | 362 | 17.7% | 73.3% |
| Amsterdam Elementary School Hillsborough | 376 | 10.6% | 65.6% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where George Washington School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 333 | #972 of 1,562 | #92 of 173 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #369 of 1,390 | #35 of 151 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.8% | #224 of 1,392 | #17 of 151 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 12.9% | #1,184 of 1,481 | #98 of 154 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.8% | #29 of 798 | #6 of 85 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
333
+12 (+4%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 13.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 333 | 33 | 10.1:1 | 13% (43) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 34.5 | 9.3:1 | 11% (36) |
| 2022-23 | 318 | 30.5 | 10.4:1 | 9% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 321 | 24 | 13.4:1 | 4% (14) |
| 2017-18 | 527 | 36.2 | 14.6:1 | 7% (35) |
| 2015-16 | 512 | 32 | 16.0:1 | 16% (81) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for George Washington School.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (527 to 333); teachers down 9% (36.2 to 33).
About George Washington School
A low-enrollment elementary school in Edgewater, New Jersey, George Washington School is part of Edgewater School District. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 333 students.
George Washington School is in Edgewater School District, a district with 717 students across 2 schools.
Asian students account for 46% of enrollment at George Washington School, more than any other group. Smaller groups are 29% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 3% Black. County-wide, 17% of Bergen County residents are Asian. The diversity index for George Washington School is 68%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
George Washington School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1, with 33 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey, this school's ratio is lower. The school has 13% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. By comparison, the figure for public schools in Bergen County is 28%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Bergen County show that median household income comes to about $124,884, roughly 53% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bergen County counts 291 public schools with about 133,883 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, School No. 1, is about 0.6 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around George Washington School as Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 333 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 321. Its ratio of students to teachers was 13.4:1 in 2020-21, and 10.1:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for George Washington School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bergen County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
962,316
Census ACS
Median income
$124,884
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
291
133,883 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Edgewater School District
- Eleanor Van GelderElementary · 384 students
Other George Washington schools
5 other US public schools in 3 states are named George Washington. George Washington School is the 4th largest of the 6.
- George Washington SchoolMAHWAH, NJ · 177 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLWHITE PLAINS, NY · 602 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLKINGSTON, NY · 492 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOLWEST HEMPSTEAD, NY · 340 students
- GEORGE WASHINGTONLARES, PR · 143 students
Nearby schools
- School No. 10.6 mi · 540
- School No. 40.7 mi · 377
- Lewis F. Cole Middle School0.8 mi · 1,227
- Fort Lee High School1.1 mi · 1,170
- Lindbergh Elementary School1.2 mi · 762
- Palisades Park Jr-Sr High School1.3 mi · 747
Frequently asked questions
About George Washington SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at George Washington School?
George Washington School enrolls approximately 333 students in grades PK-02.
Is George Washington School an elementary, middle, or high school?
George Washington School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does George Washington School have?
George Washington School employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at George Washington School?
At George Washington School, the student body is approximately 29% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Black, 46% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees George Washington School?
George Washington School is overseen by Edgewater School District in Bergen County.
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