George Washington Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Arlington, New Jersey 07031 · North Arlington School District
#797 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#14636 of 50,301 nationally
About George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary located in North Arlington, in the North Arlington School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 797th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 335.
There are 6 schools in North Arlington; George Washington Elementary School ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for George Washington Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near George Washington Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Arlington High School
North Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students · 632 m away
Belleville PS9
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
138 students · 810 m away
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
North Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
164 students · 1.0 km away
Washington School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
162 students · 1.1 km away
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
North Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
132 students · 1.1 km away
Hornblower Early Childhood Center
Belleville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
245 students · 1.2 km away
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
North Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students · 1.5 km away
Veterans Middle School
North Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
426 students · 1.5 km away
Roosevelt School
Lyndhurst · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students · 1.5 km away
Belleville Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Brayton Elementary School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
335 students
Belleville PS3
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
Number 8
Linden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Stephen J. Gerace School
Pequannock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Ridgefield Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is George Washington Elementary School a good school?
George Washington Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #797 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does George Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
George Washington Elementary School ranks #797 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #14636 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School had 335 students in 2025.
Is George Washington Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
George Washington Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near George Washington Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of George Washington Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.