- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barto, 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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420396000766
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 94
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.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 479
- students enrolled
Washington El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Boyertown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420396000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington El Sch held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420396000766 · Barto, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students)
Washington El Sch held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.1 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
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Shs
2,052 students
- Boyertown Area
Boyertown Area Ms-East
841 students
- Boyertown Area 668
Boyertown Area Ms-West
668 students
- Boyertown El S 632
Boyertown El Sch
632 students
- New Hanover-Up 606
New Hanover-Upper Frederick El
606 students
- This school 479
Washington El Sch
479 students
What this shows Washington El Sch reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El Sch compares
Washington El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 33% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Washington El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boyertown Area Sd reports $16,330 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyertown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-East | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boyertown Area Ms-West | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boyertown El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover-Upper Frederick El | Larger | Lower 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
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barto, PA. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El Sch?
38.9% 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 84.3% of enrollment, in Barto, 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).
What other schools are in Boyertown Area Sd?
Besides Washington El Sch, Boyertown Area Sd also operates Boyertown Area Shs (2,052 students), Boyertown Area Ms-East (841 students), and Boyertown Area Ms-West (668 students). See the Boyertown Area Sd district page for the complete list.