Enrollment
415
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colonial Beach, VA
Washington District Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington District Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510398001769
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington District Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Colonial Beach · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 415
- students enrolled
Washington District Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Colonial Beach, VA.
School address
District: Westmoreland County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510398001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington District Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington District Elementary
Washington District Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colonial Beach, Virginia, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 415 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Colonial Beach's public schools, it stands alongside Colonial Beach Elementary (367 students): Washington District Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 22.9:1).
Westmoreland County Public Schools also operates Westmoreland High (488 students) and Cople Elementary (337 students) alongside Washington District 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 Washington District Elementary compares
Washington District Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$16,506
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 49.2%
African American 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Washington District Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westmoreland County Public Schools, which includes Washington District Elementary.
$16,506
Per student
+13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 46.7%
Federal 14.4%
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 District Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cople Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montross Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington District Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Colonial Beach
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington District Elementary
How many students attend Washington District Elementary?
Washington District Elementary has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colonial Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington District Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington District Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington District Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington District Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Colonial Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington District Elementary?
Washington District Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 District Elementary rank among schools in Colonial Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Colonial Beach, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colonial Beach on the city page.
Is Washington District Elementary a good school?
Washington District Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia 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 Westmoreland County Public Schools?
Besides Washington District Elementary, Westmoreland County Public Schools also operates Westmoreland High (488 students), Cople Elementary (337 students), and Montross Middle (334 students). See the Westmoreland County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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