- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedalia, MO
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292783001711
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 59
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 smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Sedalia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elem. has class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem. ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Washington Elem. grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 292783001711 · Sedalia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 9:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students)
Washington Elem. grew from 199 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 22.7 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
- Smith-Cotton H
Smith-Cotton High School
1,551 students
- Smith Cotton J
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
1,133 students
- Skyline Elem. 483
Skyline Elem.
483 students
- Heber Hunt Ele 448
Heber Hunt Elem.
448 students
- Parkview Elem. 447
Parkview Elem.
447 students
- This school 215
Washington Elem.
215 students
What this shows Washington Elem. reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem. compares
Washington Elem. is a growing 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 72% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Missouri - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Washington Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Sedalia 200 reports $10,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Cotton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Cotton Junior High Schl | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heber Hunt Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem.
How many students attend Washington Elem.?
Washington Elem. has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem. is 9:1, which is 30% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 43% 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.?
79.4% 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 White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Sedalia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
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 elementary schools in Sedalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem. ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, 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 Sedalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedalia 200?
Besides Washington Elem., Sedalia 200 also operates Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students), Smith Cotton Junior High Schl (1,133 students), and Skyline Elem. (483 students). See the Sedalia 200 district page for the complete list.