- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000809
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #5 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- 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 #5 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 411082000809 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 18.3:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.8 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
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 365
Washington Elementary School
365 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 365 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 13% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.0%
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
$16,685
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
White 12.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher 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
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary School?
59.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #5 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.