Enrollment
536
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Willisburg, KY
North Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210576001873
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Washington Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 536
- students enrolled
North Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210576001873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Washington Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Washington Elementary School
North Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Willisburg, Kentucky, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 502 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #239.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington County also operates Washington County High School (507 students) and Washington County Elementary School (473 students) alongside North Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Washington Elementary School compares
North Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, North Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes North Washington Elementary School.
$12,598
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 24.8%
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.
How North Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Commander Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Washington Elementary School
How many students attend North Washington Elementary School?
North Washington Elementary School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Willisburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Washington Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Washington Elementary School?
56.4% of students at North Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Washington Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Willisburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Washington Elementary School?
North Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Washington Elementary School a good school?
North Washington Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides North Washington Elementary School, Washington County also operates Washington County High School (507 students), Washington County Elementary School (473 students), and Washington County Middle School (214 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.
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