- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ely, MN
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271152000529
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ely, MN.
School address
District: Ely Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271152000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 271152000529 · Ely, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.2:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial High School (181 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 15.0 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
- This school
Washington Elementary
201 students
- Memorial High
Memorial High School
181 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
146 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 201 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Ely Public School District reports $16,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ely, MN. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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?
35.6% 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 89.6% of enrollment, in Ely, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 public schools in Ely?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ely, 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 Ely Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Ely Public School District also operates Memorial High School (181 students) and Memorial Middle School (146 students). See the Ely Public School District district page for the complete list.