- Enrollment
- 1,817
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, MI
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263009006599
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, MI.
School address
District: Romeo Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263009006599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Washington Elementary School grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 263009006599 · Washington, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.9:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Romeo High School (1,817 students)
Washington Elementary School grew from 353 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+14.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 28.4 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
- Romeo High Sch
Romeo High School
1,817 students
- Romeo Middle S
Romeo Middle School
1,196 students
- Hamiltonparson 498
Hamiltonparsons Elementary School
498 students
- Amanda Moore E 457
Amanda Moore Elementary School
457 students
- Indian Hills E 456
Indian Hills Elementary School
456 students
- This school 428
Washington Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 428 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in Michigan - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$14,317
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Romeo Community Schools reports $14,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romeo Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamiltonparsons Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, MI. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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?
45.3% 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 68.5% of enrollment, in Washington, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Romeo Community Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Romeo Community Schools also operates Romeo High School (1,817 students), Romeo Middle School (1,196 students), and Hamiltonparsons Elementary School (498 students). See the Romeo Community Schools district page for the complete list.