- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandpoint, ID
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160000200617
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Sandpoint · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID.
School address
District: Lake Pend Oreille School District · Idaho
NCES ID 160000200617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 160000200617 · Sandpoint, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 19.4:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandpoint High School (1,000 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandpoint High
Sandpoint High School
1,000 students
- Farmin Stidwel
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
510 students
- Sandpoint Midd
Sandpoint Middle School
499 students
- Kootenai Eleme 367
Kootenai Elementary School
367 students
- This school 329
Washington Elementary School
329 students
- Sagle Elementa 264
Sagle Elementary School
264 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 329 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 26% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Idaho - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
District finance for Lake Pend Oreille School District reports $12,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmin Stidwell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandpoint Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kootenai Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sagle Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandpoint, ID. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
21.8% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Sandpoint, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Elementary School rank among schools in Sandpoint?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Sandpoint, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandpoint on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Pend Oreille School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Lake Pend Oreille School District also operates Sandpoint High School (1,000 students), Farmin Stidwell Elementary School (510 students), and Sandpoint Middle School (499 students). See the Lake Pend Oreille School District district page for the complete list.