- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Vernon, IA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192004001179
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, IA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192004001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 192004001179 · Mount Vernon, IA Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.2:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (470 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.4 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
- This school
Washington Elementary School
543 students
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
470 students
- Mount Vernon M
Mount Vernon Middle School
425 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 543 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,721
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon Comm School District reports $12,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Vernon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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?
16.8% 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 91.5% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon Comm School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon Comm School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (470 students) and Mount Vernon Middle School (425 students). See the Mount Vernon Comm School District district page for the complete list.