- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindsay, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062187002596
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Lindsay · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- 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 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, CA.
School address
District: Lindsay Unified · California
NCES ID 062187002596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 062187002596 · Lindsay, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 23.5:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students)
Washington Elementary held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 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
- Lindsay Senior
Lindsay Senior High
1,132 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
730 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
473 students
- Reagan Element 426
Reagan Elementary
426 students
- Kennedy Elemen 376
Kennedy Elementary
376 students
- Jefferson Elem 355
Jefferson Elementary
355 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 730 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$21,319
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lindsay Unified reports $21,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Lindsay
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
355 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
333 students 17.5:1 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 730 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindsay, CA. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
86.5% 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 96.8% of enrollment, in Lindsay, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Lindsay?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Lindsay, 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 Lindsay on the city page.
What other schools are in Lindsay Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students), Roosevelt Elementary (473 students), and Reagan Elementary (426 students). See the Lindsay Unified district page for the complete list.