- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charles City, IA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190708002221
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Charles City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Charles City, IA.
School address
District: Charles City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190708002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-125 students YoY
Washington Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-33.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-125 students YoY 190708002221 · Charles City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 6.6:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles City High School (472 students)
Washington Elementary School shrank from 375 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-33.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 24.4 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
- Charles City H
Charles City High School
472 students
- Charles City M
Charles City Ms
386 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.6:1 | ▼ 55% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.6:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Charles City Comm School District reports $14,332 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles City Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charles City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 125.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 6.6:1, which is 55% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 58% 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 School?
57.3% 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 69.9% of enrollment, in Charles City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Charles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Charles City, 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 Charles City Comm School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Charles City Comm School District also operates Charles City High School (472 students), Charles City Ms (386 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (280 students). See the Charles City Comm School District district page for the complete list.