- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pekin, IN
East Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180300002195
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Washington Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN.
School address
District: East Washington School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180300002195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Washington Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180300002195 · Pekin, IN Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: East Washington Middle School (418 students)
East Washington Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Washington Elementary School
506 students
- East Washingto
East Washington Middle School
418 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
392 students
What this shows East Washington Elementary School reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Washington Elementary School compares
East Washington Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, East Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Washington School Corp reports $12,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Washington Elementary School
How many students attend East Washington Elementary School?
East Washington Elementary School has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pekin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Washington Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Washington Elementary School?
47.6% of students at East Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Washington Elementary School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Pekin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Washington Elementary School?
East Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Washington Elementary School rank among public schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Washington School Corp?
Besides East Washington Elementary School, East Washington School Corp also operates East Washington Middle School (418 students) and Eastern High School (392 students). See the East Washington School Corp district page for the complete list.