- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hibbing, MN
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271398001528
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hibbing · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 59.0%
- 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 5 public schools in Hibbing, MN.
School address
District: Hibbing Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271398001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 271398001528 · Hibbing, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 11.1:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hibbing High (829 students)
Washington Elementary grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 25.5 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
- Hibbing High
Hibbing High
829 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
647 students
- Greenhaven Ele 312
Greenhaven Elementary
312 students
- This school 310
Washington Elementary
310 students
- Hibbing Early 110
Hibbing Early Learning Center
110 students
- Mesabi Area Le 24
Mesabi Area Learning Center
24 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 38% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
32.6%
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
$16,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Two or More 12.9%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hibbing Public School District reports $16,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbing High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenhaven Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hibbing Early Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mesabi Area Learning Center | 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
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hibbing, MN. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 30% 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?
59.0% 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 79.0% of enrollment, in Hibbing, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 public schools in Hibbing?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hibbing, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hibbing on the city page.
What other schools are in Hibbing Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Hibbing Public School District also operates Hibbing High (829 students), Lincoln Elementary (647 students), and Greenhaven Elementary (312 students). See the Hibbing Public School District district page for the complete list.