- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcpherson, KS
Washington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200939000996
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- 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 #2 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Washington Elem shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 200939000996 · Mcpherson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 12.8:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson High (658 students)
Washington Elem shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Washington Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcpherson High
Mcpherson High
658 students
- Mcpherson Midd
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- This school 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- Eisenhower Ele 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elem 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Washington Elem reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem compares
Washington Elem is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Washington Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | 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
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem
How many students attend Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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?
38.2% 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 73.4% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem?
Washington Elem 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).
How does Washington Elem rank among schools in Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem ranks #2 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Washington Elem, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students), Mcpherson Middle School (474 students), and Roosevelt Elem (269 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.