Enrollment
242
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+68% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 242 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 49.3% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 242 students, its enrollment sits close to the Idaho median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,862
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~242 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 242 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID.
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. 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 48/100 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 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.
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