New JerseySchoolsGeorge Washington Academy School No. 1

George Washington Academy School No. 1

PublicGrades -18
ELIZABETH, New Jersey · Elizabeth Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students531
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch86%
Title INo
George Washington Academy School No. 1

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 451
531
Total Enrollment
State avg: 36%
86%+50.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

George Washington Academy School No. 1 is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in ELIZABETH, New Jersey. The school enrolls 531 students. It is part of the Elizabeth Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
86% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictElizabeth Public Schools
County34039
CityELIZABETH
ZIP07206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340459005492

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment531

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %86%
State Avg36%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)