D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Washington Elementary School

📚 01 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 501 WASHINGTON AVENUE, Roselle, NJ 07203
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 37% · Math 32% proficient · 12th percentile in New Jersey
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
358
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%12/100reading 13th percentile, math 12th percentile among New Jersey elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−20 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%32%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts60th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%37%reading -5 pts, math +1 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -5 pts, math -5 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 501 WASHINGTON AVENUE
City Roselle
ZIP Code 07203
District 3414280
NCES School ID 341428005658
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07203

Understanding the community around Washington Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,264
Per Capita Income $37,208
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $293,300
Median Rent $1,367
Owner-Occupied 53.4%
Renter-Occupied 46.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Washington Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 46.4%
Black 43.6%
White 5.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More Races 1.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 358
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 358 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves grades 01 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Washington Elementary School receive per student?
Washington Elementary School receives $28,490 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Washington Elementary School in 07203 ▼
Avg Home Value
$520,148
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,632
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
46.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026