Enrollment
209
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+2% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Valley City, North Dakota, enrolling 209 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 209 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Valley City 2 spends $13,301 per pupil, 28% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Valley City 2 also operates Valley City High School (317 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (258 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,301
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley City 2, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$13,301
Per student
-28%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~209 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Washington Elementary School's federal record.
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valley City on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 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.
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