- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, PA
Washington El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421314002589
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El Sch earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #14 of 15
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #14 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington El Sch held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 421314002589 · Lancaster, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 11.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students)
Washington El Sch held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 43.0 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
- Mccaskey Campu
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- This school 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- Lincoln Ms 465
Lincoln Ms
465 students
What this shows Washington El Sch reports 467 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
African American 8.8%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Washington El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Martin School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Carter and Macrae El Sch
Standard public school
444 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
437 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
King El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Wickersham El Sch
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Smith-Wade-El El Sch
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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?
100.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #14 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Washington El Sch, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Martin School (623 students), and Jackson Ms (524 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.