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George Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Trenton Public School District · Trenton, NJ
A Trenton Public School District elementary school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
331 EMORY AVENUE, Trenton, NJ 08611
- Math 13% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,806
Median home value
$142,400
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
36.4%
Poverty rate
25.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Harrison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–3 | 0.3 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Carroll Robbins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 460 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Trenton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #20 of 25
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
George Washington Elementary School is listed in Trenton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary School
George Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, NJ, part of Trenton Public School District, serving approximately 316 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,432 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary School
What grades does George Washington Elementary School serve?
George Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary School rank in NJ?
George Washington Elementary School ranks #2,432 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is George Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary School?
33.9% of students at George Washington Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (609) 656-4960
- Area population (ZIP 08611)
- 32,786
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08611; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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