- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wellington, KS
Washington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201284000726
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elem has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Washington Elem held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 201284000726 · Wellington, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 9.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wellington High School (463 students)
Washington Elem held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 9.2 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
- Wellington Hig
Wellington High School
463 students
- Wellington Mid
Wellington Middle School
349 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
277 students
- Lincoln Elem 137
Lincoln Elem
137 students
- Kennedy Elem 126
Kennedy Elem
126 students
- This school 86
Washington Elem
86 students
What this shows Washington Elem reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem compares
Washington Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$13,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Washington Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Wellington reports $13,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Larger | Higher 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Wellington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem
How many students attend Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has 86 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wellington, KS. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% 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?
58.9% 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 72.1% of enrollment, in Wellington, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem?
Washington Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elem rank among elementary schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Wellington, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wellington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wellington?
Besides Washington Elem, Wellington also operates Wellington High School (463 students), Wellington Middle School (349 students), and Eisenhower Elem (277 students). See the Wellington district page for the complete list.