Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Street Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Street Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
17%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
71%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Street Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Street Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Washington Street Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Washington Street Elementary School?
314 students attend Washington Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Washington Street Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Street Elementary School offer ?
Washington Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Street Elementary School part of?
Washington Street Elementary School is part of Toms River Regional School District.
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