Enrollment
393
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cloverdale, CA
Washington
Federal NCES profile for Washington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060897000902
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cloverdale · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, CA.
School address
District: Cloverdale Unified · California
NCES ID 060897000902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington
Washington is a mid-sized elementary school in Cloverdale, California, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #897, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cloverdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (487 students): Washington is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 23.2:1).
Cloverdale Unified also operates Jefferson Elementary (487 students) and Cloverdale High (393 students) alongside Washington.
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 Washington compares
Washington on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$14,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 29.0%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Washington is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cloverdale Unified, which includes Washington.
$14,871
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.2%
State 31.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Washington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johanna Echols-Hansen High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Cloverdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
How many students attend Washington?
Washington has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cloverdale, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher 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 Washington?
47.6% of students at Washington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington?
The largest demographic group at Washington is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Cloverdale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington?
Washington has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Washington rank among public schools in Cloverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cloverdale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cloverdale on the city page.
Is Washington a good school?
Washington earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California 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 Cloverdale Unified?
Besides Washington, Cloverdale Unified also operates Jefferson Elementary (487 students), Cloverdale High (393 students), and Johanna Echols-Hansen High (Continuation) (20 students). See the Cloverdale Unified district page for the complete list.
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