Enrollment
44
Elementary
DISTRICT 208 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GARWOOD BORO·NCES 340579006179
Washington School
500 East Street, Garwood, NJ 07027 · (908) 789-0331 · Union County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL44 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 11.2:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
7 students
DISTRICT 21% · 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 | 100% |
Student demographics
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
Washington School→Lincoln
Based on grade levels within Garwood Boro. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Washington School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Union County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 44 | #1,553 of 1,562 | #108 of 108 |
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.
About Washington School
Washington School is the name of a small elementary school in Garwood, New Jersey. It enrolled 44 students in pre-K for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, elementary schools in New Jersey average about 405 students each.
Garwood Boro serves 416 students across 2 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Washington School is 61% White. It is also 27% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. For comparison, the population of Union County is roughly 39% White.
The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 16%. On average, public schools in Union County report 52%.
County data help place the school in context: in Union County, median household income is about $103,202, about 39% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Washington School is among the 180 public schools in Union County.
Lincoln is the public school closest to Washington School, about 0.5 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
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Union County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
579,290
Census ACS
Median income
$103,202
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
180
99,046 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Washington schools
22 other US public schools in 11 states are named Washington. Washington School is the 23rd largest of the 23.
- Washington SchoolNUTLEY, NJ · 534 students
- Washington SchoolMillburn, NJ · 363 students
- Washington SchoolLODI, NJ · 358 students
- Washington SchoolRUTHERFORD, NJ · 349 students
- Washington SchoolLYNDHURST, NJ · 162 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln0.5 mi · 372
- Livingston Avenue School0.7 mi · 270
- Jefferson Elementary School0.9 mi · 467
- Walnut Avenue School0.9 mi · 304
- Washington Elementary School1.0 mi · 300
- Cranford High School1.0 mi · 1,116
Frequently asked questions
About Washington SchoolHow many students attend Washington School?
Washington School enrolls approximately 44 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does Washington School serve?
Washington School serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington School?
At Washington School, the student body is approximately 61% White, 27% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Washington School public or private?
Washington School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Garwood Boro.
Where is Washington School located?
Washington School is located at 500 East Street, Garwood, NJ 07027.
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