Enrollment
481
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160051000108
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #9 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+184% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Caldwell, Idaho, enrolling 481 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.3% of students qualify for free meals, 184% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 481 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Its district draws 29.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students) and Jefferson Middle School (778 students) alongside Washington Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 184% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 184% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 37.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$10,769
Per student
-10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 55.3%
Federal 29.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% 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?
83.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #9 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.
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