Enrollment
417
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 317071000986
Washington Elementary School — Fremont, NE
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fremont Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+141% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Elementary School reports 417 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 74.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 141% above the Nebraska average and 44% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 417 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $13,169 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.3% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 141% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 141% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,169
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 417 Top 77% in Nebraska — larger than 23% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 17.5:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 74.5% +141% vs state
NCES ID 317071000986
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 417:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$13,169
Per student
-35%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Fremont
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Howard Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
339 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Clarmar Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Bell Field Elementary School
Standard public school
282 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Milliken Park Elementary Sch
Standard public school
236 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
144 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 417 students enrolled. It is a other school in FREMONT, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in FREMONT, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.