Enrollment
350
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction City, KS
Washington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789001263
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem ranks #7 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elem
Washington Elem is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Junction City, Kansas, enrolling 350 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.7% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (31%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Junction City's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Valley Elementary (400 students): Washington Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 16:1).
Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students) and Junction City Middle School (900 students) alongside Washington Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elem compares
Washington Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 110% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$14,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
White 24.6%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, Washington Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geary County Schools, which includes Washington Elem.
$14,320
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 62.9%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Junction City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Valley Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 16:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
305 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem
Standard public school
255 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
83 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem
How many students attend Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Elem?
89.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment, in Junction City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elem rank among schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem ranks #7 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Junction City on the city page.
Is Washington Elem a good school?
Washington Elem earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Geary County Schools?
Besides Washington Elem, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.
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