- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warsaw, IN
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181242002001
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, IN.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 181242002001 · Warsaw, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.2:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warsaw Communi
Warsaw Community High School
2,077 students
- Leesburg Eleme 567
Leesburg Elementary School
567 students
- Lakeview Middl 545
Lakeview Middle School
545 students
- This school 500
Washington Elementary School
500 students
- Jefferson Elem 481
Jefferson Elementary School
481 students
- Madison Elemen 475
Madison Elementary School
475 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 500 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$12,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
38
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Warsaw Community Schools reports $12,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Warsaw
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warsaw, IN. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Warsaw, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warsaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Lakeview Middle School (545 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.