Enrollment
500
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warsaw, Indiana, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #349.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Warsaw's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison Elementary School (475 students): Washington Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.8:1).
Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students) and Leesburg Elementary School (567 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw Community Schools, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$10,957
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 57.8%
Federal 9.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 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 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warsaw, IN.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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