Enrollment
213
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Circleville, OH
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390490803487
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Circleville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH.
School address
District: Logan Elm Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390490803487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Circleville, Ohio, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 30% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #130.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 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.
Among Circleville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pickaway Elementary School (208 students): Washington Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Logan Elm Local also operates Logan Elm High School (899 students) and Laurelville Elementary School (814 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
$13,227
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan Elm Local, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$13,227
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 42.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Elm High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurelville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Mcdowell-Exchange Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickaway 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
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 37.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 50.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Circleville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Circleville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 23.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 public schools in Circleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Circleville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Circleville on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio 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 Logan Elm Local?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Logan Elm Local also operates Logan Elm High School (899 students), Laurelville Elementary School (814 students), and Salt Creek Intermediate School (269 students). See the Logan Elm Local district page for the complete list.
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