Washington Street Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toms River, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population of 314, the school is part of the Toms River Regional School District, which is ranked 435 out of 613 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Washington Street Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 708 out of 1,338 schools, its performance varies across different student subgroups. The school's student performance on standardized tests, such as the NJSLA, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science lower than the Toms River Regional School District and the state. However, the school's ranking for Special Education students is relatively strong, at 110 out of 958 in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District, Washington Street Elementary School generally performs better than South Toms River Elementary School, but lags behind schools like Hooper Avenue Elementary and Cedar Grove Elementary. The school's per-student spending of $6,399 in the 2018-2019 school year is lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 500 West Earl Court
       Toms River, NJ  08753


(732) 505-5910

District: Toms River Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,399 Help


Students who attend Washington Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Toms River Intermediate School South
High:    Toms River High School South

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  337

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Hispanic:
22.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Street Elementary School ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Hispanic (22.6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School is 14.2. 9 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Washington Street Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Street Elementary School is $6,399. 9 elementary schools in the Toms River Regional School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Street Elementary School 708th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Washington Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Toms River Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Toms River Regional School District 435th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.78 425th 1204 64.7%
2004 66.57 538th 1298 58.6%
2005 64.33 591st 1303 54.6%
2006 68.34 514th 1314 60.9%
2007 70.98 433rd 1329 67.4%
2008 79.39 185th 1338 86.2%
2009 73.27 391st 1346 71.0%
2010 66.05 545th 1354 59.7%
2011 52.54 810th 1360 40.4%
2012 65.44 584th 1363 57.2%
2013 60.89 665th 1367 51.4%
2014 61.45 634th 1363 53.5%
2015 39.62 850th 1357 37.4%
2016 55.84 636th 1346 52.7%
2017 62.37 559th 1352 58.7%
2018 52.98 668th 1353 50.6%
2019 44.05 802nd 1360 41.0%
2021 53.03 559th 1317 57.6%
2022 46.94 705th 1345 47.6%
2023 47.76 696th 1342 48.1%
2024 47.13 708th 1338 47.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 431st 1001 56.9%
2019 23.48 751st 1007 25.4%
2021 39.98 466th 868 46.3%
2022 71.34 204th 949 78.5%
2023 83.99 110th 958 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 434th 942 53.9%
2019 56.66 332nd 948 65.0%
2021 53.48 309th 839 63.2%
2022 53.66 327th 863 62.1%
2023 41.42 504th 910 44.6%
2024 42.92 491st 939 47.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.95 604th 1333 54.7%
2019 51.49 674th 1331 49.4%
2021 45.44 650th 1290 49.6%
2022 39.74 787th 1326 40.6%
2023 50.95 626th 1318 52.5%
2024 43.03 726th 1317 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.08 711th 1334 46.7%
2019 36.01 882nd 1335 33.9%
2021 57.45 478th 1297 63.1%
2022 52.24 617th 1324 53.4%
2023 46.09 695th 1315 47.1%
2024 50.82 632nd 1313 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.07 382nd 870 56.1%
2019 34.52 589th 899 34.5%
2021 68.30 186th 896 79.2%
2024 44.15 518th 989 47.6%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 628th 1022 38.6%
2019 31.83 740th 1023 27.7%
2021 47.51 475th 964 50.7%
2022 33.74 681st 976 30.2%
2023 35.85 651st 975 33.2%
2024 34.38 657th 963 31.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 501 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1989 502 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1990 504 6 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 508 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 526 13 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1993 481 10 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 486 12 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 499 13 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 499 13 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 529 9 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 533 9 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 505 13 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2001 502 14 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 477 9 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2003 477 9 1 38 2 n/a n/a 0 527
2004 466 15 4 36 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 440 14 4 29 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 356 17 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2007 348 15 8 21 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2008 317 15 12 16 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 303 16 16 18 0 0 7 0 360
2010 298 19 16 26 0 0 8 0 367
2011 313 18 16 26 0 1 9 0 383
2012 315 15 8 37 0 1 9 0 385
2013 323 14 3 41 0 1 11 0 393
2014 321 17 2 36 0 1 12 0 389
2015 314 11 3 37 0 3 11 0 379
2016 332 8 4 40 0 2 14 0 400
2017 331 14 4 49 0 0 14 0 412
2018 333 15 4 51 0 0 14 0 417
2019 285 10 6 49 0 0 19 0 369
2020 272 10 6 52 0 0 15 0 355
2021 225 12 6 44 0 0 21 0 308
2022 238 7 7 48 0 1 17 0 318
2023 222 13 9 53 0 0 17 0 314
2024 226 10 7 76 0 0 18 0 337

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Washington Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1989 509 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 512 24.0 21.3 9.2
1991 524 25.0 20.9 15.1
1992 543 26.0 20.8 16.6
1993 498 25.0 19.9 16.9
1994 507 27.0 18.8 18.7
1995 521 25.0 20.8 17.3
1996 521 25.0 20.8 17.3
1998 554 25.0 22.2 14.1
1999 555 25.0 22.2 16.8
2000 533 30.0 17.8 19.9
2001 540 30.3 17.8 20.4
2002 527 28.0 18.8 21.3
2003 527 28.0 18.8 21.3
2004 522 28.0 18.6 19.7
2005 488 27.8 17.6 n/a
2006 402 24.0 16.8 18.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 18.9
2008 360 23.0 15.7 21.1
2009 360 24.6 13.8 25.3
2010 367 24.0 15.2 27.2
2011 383 25.0 15.3 31.9
2012 385 24.8 15.4 34.8
2013 393 25.0 15.7 32.3
2014 389 23.6 16.4 34.7
2015 379 26.0 14.5 36.1
2016 400 26.0 15.3 32.3
2017 412 26.1 15.7 32.3
2018 417 25.1 16.5 30.7
2019 369 25.2 14.6 30.9
2020 355 24.9 14.2 31.3
2021 308 20.9 14.7 26.9
2022 318 21.7 14.6 30.8
2023 314 23.5 13.3 32.8
2024 337 23.6 14.2 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Washington Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1989 509 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 512 24.0 21.3 9.2
1991 524 25.0 20.9 15.1
1992 543 26.0 20.8 16.6
1993 498 25.0 19.9 16.9
1994 507 27.0 18.8 18.7
1995 521 25.0 20.8 17.3
1996 521 25.0 20.8 17.3
1998 554 25.0 22.2 14.1
1999 555 25.0 22.2 16.8
2000 533 30.0 17.8 19.9
2001 540 30.3 17.8 20.4
2002 527 28.0 18.8 21.3
2003 527 28.0 18.8 21.3
2004 522 28.0 18.6 19.7
2005 488 27.8 17.6 n/a
2006 402 24.0 16.8 18.2
2007 392 24.0 16.3 18.9
2008 360 23.0 15.7 21.1
2009 360 24.6 13.8 25.3
2010 367 24.0 15.2 27.2
2011 383 25.0 15.3 31.9
2012 385 24.8 15.4 34.8
2013 393 25.0 15.7 32.3
2014 389 23.6 16.4 34.7
2015 379 26.0 14.5 36.1
2016 400 26.0 15.3 32.3
2017 412 26.1 15.7 32.3
2018 417 25.1 16.5 30.7
2019 369 25.2 14.6 30.9
2020 355 24.9 14.2 31.3
2021 308 20.9 14.7 26.9
2022 318 21.7 14.6 30.8
2023 314 23.5 13.3 32.8
2024 337 23.6 14.2 36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $280 (4.4%) $6,119 (95.6%) $6,399

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Street Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 802nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 1342 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)35.630
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)46.333.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Street Elementary School)43.842
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)47.334.8
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)60.850
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.436.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Street Elementary School)41.956.5
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)42.635.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Street Elementary School)64.251.8
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Toms River Regional School District)51.442.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Street Elementary School)53.844.6
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Toms River Regional School District)43.231.6
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students369314
 14.9%
African American1013
 30%
American Indian00
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic4953
 8.2%
Pacific Islander00
White285222
 22.1%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%32.8%
 1.9%


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Students who attend Washington Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Toms River Intermediate School South
High : Toms River High School South

Students at Washington Street Elementary School are 67% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 337 students attended Washington Street Elementary School.

Washington Street Elementary School ranks 708th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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