- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bay City, MI
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260426004106
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Bay City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI.
School address
District: Bay City School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260426004106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 260426004106 · Bay City, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.7:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bay City Western High School (1,009 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bay City Weste
Bay City Western High School
1,009 students
- Bay City Centr
Bay City Central High School
921 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
681 students
- Handy Middle S
Handy Middle School
598 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary School
474 students
- This school 362
Washington Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 362 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 65% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Michigan - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 6.4%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bay City School District reports $15,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bay City Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handy Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Bay City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bay City, MI. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% 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?
89.6% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Bay City, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 schools in Bay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Bay City, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bay City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bay City School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Bay City School District also operates Bay City Western High School (1,009 students), Bay City Central High School (921 students), and Western Middle School (681 students). See the Bay City School District district page for the complete list.