Enrollment
414
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Washington Colony Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Colony 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 064146006850
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Colony Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #49 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Colony Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Colony Elementary ranks #49 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Washington Colony Elementary · California
NCES ID 064146006850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Colony Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Colony Elementary
Washington Colony Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Fresno, California, enrolling 414 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 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 1,959 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,441, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Fresno's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harvest Elementary (1,010 students): Washington Colony Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 29.7:1).
Washington Colony Elementary operates only this one school, so Washington Colony Elementary has no district-mates to compare against locally.
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 Colony Elementary compares
Washington Colony Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% 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
44.0%
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
$13,545
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 91.1%
White 3.9%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Washington Colony Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Colony Elementary, which includes Washington Colony Elementary.
$13,545
Per student
-18%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 74.8%
Federal 15.6%
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.
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
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Colony Elementary
How many students attend Washington Colony Elementary?
Washington Colony Elementary has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Colony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Colony Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Colony Elementary?
75.9% of students at Washington Colony Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Colony Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Colony Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 91.1% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Colony Elementary?
Washington Colony Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Colony Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Colony 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.
Is Washington Colony Elementary a good school?
Washington Colony Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Washington Colony Elementary?
None reported; Washington Colony Elementary operates only Washington Colony Elementary as a public school district in NCES's records.
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