- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Compton, CA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060962001001
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #18 of 20
- elementary schools in Compton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #18 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, CA.
School address
District: Compton Unified · California
NCES ID 060962001001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060962001001 · Compton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 24.4:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Dominguez High (1,582 students)
Washington Elementary held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 10.2 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
- Dominguez High
Dominguez High
1,582 students
- Compton High
Compton High
1,438 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High
908 students
- Clinton Willia
Clinton William Jefferson
692 students
- Kelly Elementa
Kelly Elementary
685 students
- This school 268
Washington Elementary
268 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 268 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$20,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Compton Unified reports $20,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominguez High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Compton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clinton William Jefferson | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Compton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Clinton William Jefferson
Standard public school
692 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Kelly Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Dickison Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Tibby Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 22.2:1 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Compton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
59.8% 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 81.0% of enrollment, in Compton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Compton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #18 of 20 elementary schools in Compton, 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 Compton on the city page.
What other schools are in Compton Unified?
Besides Washington Elementary, Compton Unified also operates Dominguez High (1,582 students), Compton High (1,438 students), and Centennial High (908 students). See the Compton Unified district page for the complete list.