Below Average
#2253 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Washington Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Ferry Public School District · Little Ferry, NJ
A Little Ferry Public School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
130 A LIBERTY ST, Little Ferry, NJ 07643
- Math 36% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 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. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,476
Median home value
$388,500
Median rent
$1,798/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonachie CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Craig SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Jackson AvenueEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 417 | 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.
Little Ferry Public School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $26,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary School is listed in Little Ferry Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Ferry, NJ, part of Little Ferry Public School District, serving approximately 471 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,253 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
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 4th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 10.2:1. 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 #2,253 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Washington Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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, 2017-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
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?
35.7% 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (201) 641-6760
- Area population (ZIP 07643)
- 10,942
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 07643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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