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George Washington Academy School No. 1

Elizabeth, New Jersey · Grades PreK to 8 · Elizabeth Public Schools

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About George Washington Academy School No. 1

Located in Elizabeth, New Jersey, George Washington Academy School No. 1 is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 595 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Elizabeth. There are about 12 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (49.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Union County. Within 5 miles there are 145 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 34 schools in Elizabeth Public Schools.

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School facts

Address250 Broadway, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
Phone(908) 436-5555
School districtElizabeth Public Schools
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)595
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)49.5
Students per teacher12
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)Suburb, large, Union County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 340459005492). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does George Washington Academy School No. 1 serve?

George Washington Academy School No. 1 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend George Washington Academy School No. 1?

George Washington Academy School No. 1 reported 595 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Academy School No. 1?

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 595 students and 49.5 teachers in federal data.

Is George Washington Academy School No. 1 a public or charter school?

George Washington Academy School No. 1 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is George Washington Academy School No. 1 in?

George Washington Academy School No. 1 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nj/elizabeth-public-schools/

Where is George Washington Academy School No. 1 located?

George Washington Academy School No. 1 is at 250 Broadway, Elizabeth, NJ 07206. The phone number is (908) 436-5555.

How many other schools are near George Washington Academy School No. 1?

There are 145 other schools within 5 miles of George Washington Academy School No. 1 in our directory.

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