- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pendleton, OR
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410951001107
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 410951001107 · Pendleton, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 16.2:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- This school
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- Pendleton Earl 197
Pendleton Early Learning Center
197 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 420 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$14,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Washington Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Pendleton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pendleton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Pendleton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.