- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley City, ND
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 381885000657
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Valley City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND.
School address
District: Valley City 2 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381885000657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 381885000657 · Valley City, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.9:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley City High School (317 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley City Hi
Valley City High School
317 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
258 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
209 students
- Valley City Ju
Valley City Junior High School
159 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 209 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 North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▲ 2% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 74% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Valley City 2 reports $13,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley City Junior High 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley City, ND. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
28.8% 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 88.5% of enrollment, in Valley City, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Valley City, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valley City 2?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Valley City 2 also operates Valley City High School (317 students), Jefferson Elementary School (258 students), and Valley City Junior High School (159 students). See the Valley City 2 district page for the complete list.