- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Reedley, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061970002377
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Reedley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA.
School address
District: Kings Canyon Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061970002377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061970002377 · Reedley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 19.2:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Reedley High (1,804 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 344 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reedley High
Reedley High
1,804 students
- Orange Cove Hi 635
Orange Cove High
635 students
- Silas Bartsch 606
Silas Bartsch
606 students
- Citrus Middle 602
Citrus Middle
602 students
- Thomas Law Ree 558
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
558 students
- This school 288
Washington Elementary
288 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
White 6.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kings Canyon Joint Unified reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orange Cove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Bartsch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Citrus Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Law Reed Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Reedley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silas Bartsch
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Law Reed Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Alta Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Great Western Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Reedley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher 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 Elementary?
82.3% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in Reedley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Reedley?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Reedley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Reedley on the city page.
What other schools are in Kings Canyon Joint Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, Kings Canyon Joint Unified also operates Reedley High (1,804 students), Orange Cove High (635 students), and Silas Bartsch (606 students). See the Kings Canyon Joint Unified district page for the complete list.