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#1654 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Kearny · Kearny, NJ
A Kearny elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
80 BELGROVE DR, Kearny, NJ 07032
- Math 24% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,212
Median home value
$431,700
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Newark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–3 | 0.5 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 965 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–5 | 0.6 mi | 281 | 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.
Kearny
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $24,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary School is listed in Kearny; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kearny, NJ, part of Kearny, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary School
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary School rank in NJ?
Washington Elementary School ranks #1,654 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Washington Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary School?
80.1% of students at 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (201) 955-5100
- Area population (ZIP 07032)
- 40,570
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 07032; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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