Enrollment
276
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alliance, OH
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390498803734
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: Marlington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390498803734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% 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 Alliance, Ohio, enrolling 276 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 89% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #345, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Alliance's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alliance Intermediate School @ Northside (418 students): Washington Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 19.9:1).
Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students) and Marlington Middle School (416 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,649
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marlington Local, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$13,649
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlboro Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Alliance
3 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 (~276 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 276 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alliance, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 23:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
35.8% 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 89.5% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 elementary schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alliance on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary School a good school?
Washington Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Marlington Local?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Marlington Local also operates Marlington High School (639 students), Marlington Middle School (416 students), and Lexington Elementary School (306 students). See the Marlington Local district page for the complete list.
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