- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellis, KS
Washington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200585000867
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Washington Elem has class sizes larger than 85% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Washington Elem grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 200585000867 · Ellis, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 16.5:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Jr/Sr High (161 students)
Washington Elem grew from 173 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Washington Elem compares
Washington Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Kansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$16,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Washington Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Ellis reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Jr/Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Ellis
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem
How many students attend Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellis, KS. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem is 16.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elem?
24.3% of students at Washington Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elem?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Ellis, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ellis?
Besides Washington Elem, Ellis also operates Ellis Jr/Sr High (161 students). See the Ellis district page for the complete list.