- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060005201484
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- 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 #9 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 060005201484 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 22.4:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Senior High (1,162 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 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
- Eureka Senior
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- This school 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- Catherine L. Z 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- Winship Middle 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- Alice Birney E 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- Lafayette Elem 324
Lafayette Elementary
324 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 426 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$16,119
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 8.7%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
62.3% 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 White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #9 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Eureka City Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students), and Winship Middle (413 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.