- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atlantic, IA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190393000094
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Atlantic · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, IA.
School address
District: Atlantic Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190393000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 190393000094 · Atlantic, IA Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15.4:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic High School (478 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Atlantic High
Atlantic High School
478 students
- Atlantic Middl
Atlantic Middle School
349 students
- Schuler Elemen 206
Schuler Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 84.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Atlantic Comm School District reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atlantic, IA. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
36.1% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Atlantic, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Atlantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic Comm School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Atlantic Comm School District also operates Atlantic High School (478 students), Atlantic Middle School (349 students), and Schuler Elementary School (206 students). See the Atlantic Comm School District district page for the complete list.