Washington Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 · Caldwell-West School District
#452 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#4461 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Caldwell, in the Caldwell-West School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 452nd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 5 schools in West Caldwell; Washington Elementary School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Washington Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Harrison School
West Caldwell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
39 students · 811 m away
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students · 1.3 km away
Gould/Mountain Elementary School
N Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
279 students · 1.6 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students · 1.7 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 1.9 km away
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students · 2.0 km away
West Essex High School
North Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students · 2.4 km away
West Essex Middle School
North Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 2.5 km away
Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students · 2.6 km away
Verona High School
Verona · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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409 students
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409 students
Memorial Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
408 students
Sixteenth Avenue School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Roebling Elementary School
Roebling · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
410 students
Woods Road Elementary School
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
410 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 81.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #452 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 Washington Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Washington Elementary School ranks #452 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #4461 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.