- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bangor, PA
Washington El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420300003430
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bangor, PA.
School address
District: Bangor Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420300003430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Washington El Sch shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 420300003430 · Bangor, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 12.9:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor Area Hs (883 students)
Washington El Sch shrank from 424 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor Area Hs
Bangor Area Hs
883 students
- Five Points El
Five Points El Sch
580 students
- Bangor Area Ms
Bangor Area Ms
421 students
- Defranco El Sc
Defranco El Sch
413 students
- This school
Washington El Sch
375 students
What this shows Washington El Sch reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El Sch compares
Washington El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 23% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$17,555
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Washington El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangor Area Sd reports $17,555 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Five Points El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangor Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Defranco El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Bangor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bangor, PA. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El Sch?
45.0% of students at Washington El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington El Sch is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Bangor, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 El Sch rank among elementary schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bangor, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Area Sd?
Besides Washington El Sch, Bangor Area Sd also operates Bangor Area Hs (883 students), Five Points El Sch (580 students), and Bangor Area Ms (421 students). See the Bangor Area Sd district page for the complete list.