Enrollment
285
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn Elementary
Washburn Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washburn, Wisconsin, enrolling 285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.4% lands close to the Wisconsin typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 285 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #253.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Washburn School District also operates Washburn High (182 students) and Washburn Middle (80 students) alongside Washburn Elementary.
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 Washburn Elementary compares
Washburn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washburn School District, which includes Washburn Elementary.
$14,674
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 40.2%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Washburn on the city page.
Is Washburn Elementary a good school?
Washburn Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Wisconsin schools. 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 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.
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