- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cloquet, MN
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270942000384
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Cloquet · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Cloquet, MN.
School address
District: Cloquet Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270942000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270942000384 · Cloquet, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 12.7:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cloquet Senior (761 students)
Washington Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cloquet Senior
Cloquet Senior
761 students
- Cloquet Middle
Cloquet Middle
752 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
495 students
- Churchill Elem
Churchill Elementary
351 students
- Cloquet Early 83
Cloquet Early Childhood Education
83 students
- Cloquet Area A 74
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
74 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$14,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Two or More 16.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cloquet Public School District reports $14,871 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloquet Senior | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cloquet Early Childhood Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs | Smaller | Higher 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
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cloquet, MN. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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?
40.0% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Cloquet, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 schools in Cloquet?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Cloquet, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cloquet on the city page.
What other schools are in Cloquet Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Cloquet Public School District also operates Cloquet Senior (761 students), Cloquet Middle (752 students), and Churchill Elementary (351 students). See the Cloquet Public School District district page for the complete list.