Enrollment
401
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gallipolis, OH
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440300992
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Gallipolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gallipolis, OH.
School address
District: Gallipolis City · Ohio
NCES ID 390440300992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gallipolis, Ohio, enrolling 401 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 60.5% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 401 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 222 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gallipolis City spends $11,206 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Gallipolis's public schools, it stands alongside Green Elementary School (320 students): Washington Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 24.6:1).
Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students) and Gallia Academy Middle School (414 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 91% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Ohio - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
White 82.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallipolis City, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$11,206
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 43.5%
Federal 25.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallia Academy High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallia Academy Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Gallipolis
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~401 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 401 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Gallipolis, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among schools in Gallipolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Gallipolis, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gallipolis on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Gallipolis City?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Gallipolis City also operates Gallia Academy High School (489 students), Gallia Academy Middle School (414 students), and Green Elementary School (320 students). See the Gallipolis City district page for the complete list.
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