- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washburn, WI
Washburn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washburn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551554002453
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Washburn · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Washburn, WI.
School address
District: Washburn School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551554002453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washburn Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 551554002453 · Washburn, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 11:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (182 students)
Washburn Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washburn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washburn Elementary
285 students
- Washburn High
Washburn High
182 students
- Washburn Middl 80
Washburn Middle
80 students
What this shows Washburn Elementary reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn Elementary compares
Washburn Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 20% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$15,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Washburn Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Washburn School District reports $15,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washburn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washburn Elementary
How many students attend Washburn Elementary?
Washburn Elementary has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washburn, WI. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn Elementary is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Washburn Elementary?
36.4% of students at Washburn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washburn Elementary is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Washburn, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn Elementary?
Washburn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Washburn Elementary rank among public schools in Washburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Washburn, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washburn School District?
Besides Washburn Elementary, Washburn School District also operates Washburn High (182 students) and Washburn Middle (80 students). See the Washburn School District district page for the complete list.