- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington District Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510398001769 · Colonial Beach, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmoreland High (488 students)
Washington District Elementary held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington District Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmoreland H
Westmoreland High
488 students
- This school
Washington District Elementary
415 students
- Cople Elementa
Cople Elementary
337 students
- Montross Middl
Montross Middle
334 students
What this shows Washington District Elementary reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington District Elementary compares
Washington District Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,913
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Westmoreland County Public Schools reports $17,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~415 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.