- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NE
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317071000986
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Fremont · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE.
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317071000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 317071000986 · Fremont, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 19:1 · 74.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fremont Senior
Fremont Senior High School
1,677 students
- Johnson Crossi
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6)
759 students
- Fremont Middle
Fremont Middle School
689 students
- Howard Element 421
Howard Elementary School
421 students
- This school 417
Washington Elementary School
417 students
- Linden Element 339
Linden Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 417 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 141% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 141% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$12,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
White 17.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fremont Public Schools reports $12,811 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NE. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 19:1, which is 41% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
74.5% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 schools in Fremont?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Fremont, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fremont on the city page.
What other schools are in Fremont Public Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students), Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 students), and Fremont Middle School (689 students). See the Fremont Public Schools district page for the complete list.