- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairfield, IA
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191134000701
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA.
School address
District: Fairfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191134000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 191134000701 · Fairfield, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 12.6:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairfield High School (442 students)
Washington Elementary held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High School
442 students
- Fairfield Midd
Fairfield Middle School
410 students
- Pence Elementa
Pence Elementary
317 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
239 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 6.3%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Fairfield Comm School District reports $14,534 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pence 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
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide other 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairfield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
43.1% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Fairfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 public schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfield Comm School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Fairfield Comm School District also operates Fairfield High School (442 students), Fairfield Middle School (410 students), and Pence Elementary (317 students). See the Fairfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.