Enrollment
365
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 411082000809
Washington Elementary School — Salem, OR
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Elementary School reports 365 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Oregon average and 15% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 243 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Salem-Keizer Sd 24j spends $22,282 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.2% from local sources (property taxes), 61.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 3% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,282
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 365 Top 55% in Oregon — larger than 45% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.6% +3% vs state
NCES ID 411082000809
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 243:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.0%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Washington Elementary School.
$22,282
Per student
0%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 365 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 57.6%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.