- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, NE
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317443001314
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 317443001314 · Norfolk, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 15.1:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.0 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
- Norfolk Senior
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- Norfolk Jr Hig
Norfolk Jr High School
631 students
- Norfolk Middle
Norfolk Middle School
628 students
- Bel Air Elemen 333
Bel Air Elementary School
333 students
- Little Panther 319
Little Panthers Preschool
319 students
- This school 227
Washington Elementary School
227 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 227 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 112% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,425
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 33.5%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk Public Schools reports $13,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, NE. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
65.4% 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 55.5% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Norfolk Middle School (628 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.