Enrollment
417
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+41% 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
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fremont, Nebraska, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 94% of Nebraska schools and 41% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 74.5% of students qualify for free meals, 141% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fremont Public Schools spends $11,941 per pupil, 32% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fremont Public Schools also operates Fremont Senior High School (1,677 students) and Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5-6) (759 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Public Schools, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$11,941
Per student
-32%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Fremont, NE.
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, 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 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.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska 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 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.
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