- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, MN
Washington District-Wide Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington District-Wide Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273180001011
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington District-Wide Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington District-Wide Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District-Wide Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Washington District-Wide Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273180001011 · Rochester, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 16.7:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Washington District-Wide Elementary held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washington District-Wide Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 334
Washington District-Wide Elementary
334 students
What this shows Washington District-Wide Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington District-Wide Elementary compares
Washington District-Wide Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Asian 21.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Washington District-Wide Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington District-Wide Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington District-Wide Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington District-Wide Elementary
How many students attend Washington District-Wide Elementary?
Washington District-Wide Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington District-Wide Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington District-Wide Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington District-Wide Elementary?
16.6% of students at Washington District-Wide Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington District-Wide Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington District-Wide Elementary is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington District-Wide Elementary?
Washington District-Wide Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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-Wide Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington District-Wide Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Washington District-Wide Elementary, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.