Enrollment
336
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minot, ND
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 381303000450
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Minot · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Minot, ND.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Minot, North Dakota, enrolling 336 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.2% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the North Dakota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Minot's public schools, it stands alongside John Hoeven Elementary School (504 students): Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.7:1).
Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students) and Central Campus School (1,085 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 85% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 81% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$15,116
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 15.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven 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
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Minot
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
John Hoeven Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
South Prairie Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Perkett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minot, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Minot, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among schools in Minot?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Minot, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minot on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota 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 Minot 1?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.
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