Enrollment
730
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lindsay, California, enrolling 730 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 730 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 730 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lindsay Unified spends $20,396 per pupil, 24% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lindsay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (473 students): Washington Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.5:1 vs 23.6:1).
Lindsay Unified also operates Lindsay Senior High (1,132 students) and Roosevelt Elementary (473 students) alongside Washington Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindsay Unified, which includes Washington Elementary.
$20,396
Per student
+24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.8%
State 64.4%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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