George Washington School

801 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
George Washington School serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

George Washington School's student population of 320 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of George Washington School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
34%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
27%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are George Washington School often compared to?
George Washington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Van Gelder, School No. 1, School No. 4 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend George Washington School?
320 students attend George Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of George Washington School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington School?
George Washington School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does George Washington School offer ?
George Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is George Washington School part of?
George Washington School is part of Edgewater School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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