- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckhannon, WV
Washington District Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington District Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540147001320
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington District Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Buckhannon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 113
- students enrolled
Washington District Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV.
School address
District: Upshur County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540147001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Washington District Elementary held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 540147001320 · Buckhannon, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students)
Washington District Elementary held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington District Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buckhannon Ups
Buckhannon Upshur High School
1,068 students
- B-U Middle Sch
B-U Middle School
718 students
- Buckhannon Aca
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
487 students
- Tennerton Elem 289
Tennerton Elementary
289 students
- Union Elementa 242
Union Elementary School
242 students
- This school 113
Washington District Elementary
113 students
What this shows Washington District Elementary reports 113 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 West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$12,908
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Washington District Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Upshur County Schools reports $12,908 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Upshur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| B-U Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennerton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington District Elementary
How many students attend Washington District Elementary?
Washington District Elementary has 113 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckhannon, WV. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington District Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington District Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington District Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington District Elementary is White at 99.1% of enrollment, in Buckhannon, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington District Elementary?
Washington District Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Buckhannon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Buckhannon, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckhannon on the city page.
What other schools are in Upshur County Schools?
Besides Washington District Elementary, Upshur County Schools also operates Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students), B-U Middle School (718 students), and Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (487 students). See the Upshur County Schools district page for the complete list.