Enrollment
436
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110003000096
Eaton Es — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Es compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eaton Es reports 436 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding District of Columbia Public Schools spends $36,134 per pupil district-wide, above the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 86.2% from local sources (property taxes), and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eaton Es compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 74% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$36,134
per pupil, district-wide
— above District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 436 Top 74% in District of Columbia — larger than 26% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110003000096
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for District of Columbia Public Schools, which includes Eaton Es.
$36,134
Per student
+4%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 86.2%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Es
How many students attend Eaton Es?
Eaton Es has 436 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Es is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Es?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Es is White at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Es?
Eaton Es has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.