Enrollment
473
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, KY
Washington County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210576001359
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY.
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210576001359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington County Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington County Elementary School
Washington County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springfield, Kentucky, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Kentucky schools and 30% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 520 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #289.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% 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.
Among Springfield's public schools, it stands alongside Commander Academy (46 students): Washington County Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 23:1).
Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students) and Washington County High School (507 students) alongside Washington County 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 Washington County Elementary School compares
Washington County 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Washington County Elementary School is more 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 Washington County 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 Washington County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commander Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 in Springfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~473 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington County Elementary School
How many students attend Washington County Elementary School?
Washington County Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Elementary School is 19.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County Elementary School?
59.6% of students at Washington County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington County Elementary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County Elementary School?
Washington County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Washington County Elementary School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Washington County Elementary School a good school?
Washington County Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky 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 County?
Besides Washington County Elementary School, Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students), Washington County High School (507 students), and Washington County Middle School (214 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.
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