- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Louis, MO
Washington Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292265001249
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem. earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #42 of 47
- elementary schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem. ranks #42 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Normandy Schools Collaborative · Missouri
NCES ID 292265001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Washington Elem. shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 292265001249 · St Louis, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Normandy High (688 students)
Washington Elem. shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Washington Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normandy High
Normandy High
688 students
- Lucas Crossing
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex
636 students
- This school 244
Washington Elem.
244 students
- Normandy Early 236
Normandy Early Learning Center
236 students
- Barack Obama E 233
Barack Obama Elementary School
233 students
- Jefferson Elem 214
Jefferson Elem.
214 students
What this shows Washington Elem. reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem. compares
Washington Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$16,176
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
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
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
African American 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Washington Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Normandy Schools Collaborative reports $16,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normandy Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem. | Similar size | Similar 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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem.
How many students attend Washington Elem.?
Washington Elem. has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem. is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elem.?
99.2% of students at Washington Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem. is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem.?
Washington Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem. ranks #42 of 47 elementary schools in St Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Normandy Schools Collaborative?
Besides Washington Elem., Normandy Schools Collaborative also operates Normandy High (688 students), Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex (636 students), and Normandy Early Learning Center (236 students). See the Normandy Schools Collaborative district page for the complete list.