- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000484
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Idaho median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- 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 #4 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Washington Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 160264000484 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 18.6:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Washington Elementary School grew from 215 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.7 → 17.0 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
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 242
Washington Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 68% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Idaho - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,898
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
49.3% 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 White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.