- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263099006727
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Sault Sainte Marie · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
School address
District: Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263099006727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Washington Elementary School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 263099006727 · Sault Sainte Marie, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Sault Area High School (688 students)
Washington Elementary School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 14.0 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
- Sault Area Hig
Sault Area High School
688 students
- Sault Area Mid
Sault Area Middle School
498 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
342 students
- This school 195
Washington Elementary School
195 students
- Malcolm High S 71
Malcolm High School
71 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary School compares
Washington Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Michigan - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.3%
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
$12,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 33.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools reports $12,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sault Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm High School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% 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?
63.8% 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 48.7% of enrollment, in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 public schools in Sault Sainte Marie?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sault Sainte Marie on the city page.
What other schools are in Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools also operates Sault Area High School (688 students), Sault Area Middle School (498 students), and Lincoln School (342 students). See the Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools district page for the complete list.