- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kingsburg, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061980002382Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Kingsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Kingsburg, CA.
School address
District: Kingsburg Elementary Charter · California
NCES ID 061980002382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061980002382 · Kingsburg, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
285 enr · 21.9:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students)
Washington Elementary held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 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
- Ronald W. Reag
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
619 students
- Rafer Johnson
Rafer Johnson Junior High
447 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
442 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
285 students
- Roosevelt Elem 186
Roosevelt Elementary
186 students
- Central Valley 119
Central Valley Home
119 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▲ 6% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 24.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald W. Reagan Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rafer Johnson Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Home | Smaller | Higher 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Kingsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 26:1 students per teacher
Kings River Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Clay Elementary
Standard public school
246 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
186 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Central Valley Home
Standard public school
119 students 23.8:1 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kingsburg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
58.6% 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 66.3% of enrollment, in Kingsburg, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kingsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Kingsburg, 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 Kingsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Kingsburg Elementary Charter?
Besides Washington Elementary, Kingsburg Elementary Charter also operates Ronald W. Reagan Elementary (619 students), Rafer Johnson Junior High (447 students), and Lincoln Elementary (442 students). See the Kingsburg Elementary Charter district page for the complete list.