Washington Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Union, New Jersey 07083 · Township of Union School District
#479 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#4953 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary located in Union, in the Township of Union School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 578 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 479th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 578.
There are 10 schools in Union; Washington Elementary ranks 1st of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kawameeh Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
729 students · 914 m away
Livingston Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
485 students · 1.4 km away
Connecticut Farms Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 1.5 km away
Sherman Elementary School
Roselle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 1.8 km away
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
634 students · 1.8 km away
Roselle Park High School
Roselle Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
593 students · 1.8 km away
Roselle Park Middle School
Roselle Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 1.9 km away
Robert Gordon Elementary School
Roselle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 1.9 km away
Burnet Middle School
Union · Public middle · Grades 5–8
970 students · 2.2 km away
Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School
Roselle Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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578 students
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578 students
Mary F. Janvier School
Franklinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
579 students
School 15
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Grandview Elementary School
Piscataway · Public elementary · Grades K–3
579 students
John F Kennedy Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #479 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 rank in New Jersey?
Washington Elementary ranks #479 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #4953 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary had 578 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.