- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crookston, MN
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270972000416
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Crookston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crookston, MN.
School address
District: Crookston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270972000416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270972000416 · Crookston, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 4.7:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Crookston Secondary (592 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 9.9 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
- Crookston Seco
Crookston Secondary
592 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
474 students
- This school 42
Washington Elementary
42 students
- Crookston Pre- 27
Crookston Pre-K Program
27 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 70% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 42% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 5% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,427
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
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
White 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Crookston Public School District reports $15,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crookston Pre-K Program | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 42 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crookston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 4.7:1, which is 70% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 70% 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?
60.9% 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 64.3% of enrollment, in Crookston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Elementary rank among schools in Crookston?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Crookston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crookston Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Crookston Public School District also operates Crookston Secondary (592 students), Highland Elementary (474 students), and Crookston Pre-K Program (27 students). See the Crookston Public School District district page for the complete list.