- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Spring, TX
Washington El
Federal NCES profile for Washington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481020000482
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Washington El shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 481020000482 · Big Spring, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 27.2:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Washington El shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Washington El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring H S
Big Spring H S
982 students
- Big Spring Int
Big Spring Int
522 students
- Marcy El
Marcy El
513 students
- Big Spring J H
Big Spring J H
490 students
- This school
Washington El
489 students
- Moss El 380
Moss El
380 students
What this shows Washington El reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El compares
Washington El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.2:1 | ▲ 85% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.2:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.2:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$12,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.9%
White 21.3%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Washington El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Isd reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Spring Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Spring J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moss El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El
How many students attend Washington El?
Washington El has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El is 27.2:1, which is 85% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El?
75.8% of students at Washington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El?
The largest demographic group at Washington El is Hispanic or Latino at 69.9% of enrollment, in Big Spring, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El?
Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 El rank among elementary schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Big Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Big Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Isd?
Besides Washington El, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring H S (982 students), Big Spring Int (522 students), and Marcy El (513 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.