- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
John S. Wash Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John S. Wash Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063525005973
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John S. Wash Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools.
- #49 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for California
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John S. Wash Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John S. Wash Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
John S. Wash Elementary grew from 769 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 063525005973 · Fresno, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 27.9:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
John S. Wash Elementary grew from 769 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
John S. Wash Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- This school 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- Sequoia Elemen 696
Sequoia Elementary
696 students
What this shows John S. Wash Elementary reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How John S. Wash Elementary compares
John S. Wash Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 26% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$15,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 838 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
Asian 32.2%
White 10.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, John S. Wash Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John S. Wash Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John S. Wash Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Elementary
Standard public school
811 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about John S. Wash Elementary
How many students attend John S. Wash Elementary?
John S. Wash Elementary has 838 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John S. Wash Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John S. Wash Elementary is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John S. Wash Elementary?
41.2% of students at John S. Wash Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John S. Wash Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John S. Wash Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John S. Wash Elementary?
John S. Wash Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 John S. Wash Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, John S. Wash Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides John S. Wash Elementary, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.