- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salinas, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064161006863
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #7 of 39
- elementary schools in Salinas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 10.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #7 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, CA.
School address
District: Washington Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 064161006863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 064161006863 · Salinas, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 25.7:1 · 10.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Toro Park Elementary (341 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 172 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 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
- Toro Park Elem
Toro Park Elementary
341 students
- San Benancio M
San Benancio Middle
261 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
154 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 154 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.5% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 7.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Washington Union Elementary reports $14,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toro Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benancio Middle | Larger | 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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Salinas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherwood Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 22:1 students per teacher
Monte Bella Elementary
Standard public school
812 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Henry F. Kammann Elementary
Standard public school
743 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
711 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Natividad Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Mission Park Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 27.4:1 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salinas, CA. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
10.5% 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 White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Salinas, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Salinas?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #7 of 39 elementary schools in Salinas, 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 Salinas on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Union Elementary?
Besides Washington Elementary, Washington Union Elementary also operates Toro Park Elementary (341 students) and San Benancio Middle (261 students). See the Washington Union Elementary district page for the complete list.