- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Washington County Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 210576001359 · Springfield, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 19.7:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Washington Elementary School (536 students)
Washington County Elementary School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Washington County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Washingt
North Washington Elementary School
536 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County High School
507 students
- This school
Washington County Elementary School
473 students
- Washington Cou 214
Washington County Middle School
214 students
- Commander Acad 46
Commander Academy
46 students
What this shows Washington County Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County Elementary School compares
Washington County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Washington County reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.