- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Vernon, WA
Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530540000814
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Washington
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA.
School address
District: Mount Vernon School District · Washington
NCES ID 530540000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 530540000814 · Mount Vernon, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.4:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students)
Washington Elementary School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Vernon H
Mount Vernon High School
1,849 students
- La Venture Mid 663
La Venture Middle School
663 students
- Mount Baker Mi 569
Mount Baker Middle School
569 students
- Madison Elemen 498
Madison Elementary
498 students
- Jefferson Elem 445
Jefferson Elementary
445 students
- This school 318
Washington Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Washington Elementary School reports 318 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Washington - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 34.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Washington Elementary School is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon School District reports $20,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Venture Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Baker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Lower 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Mount Vernon
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
445 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harriet Rowley
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Centennial Elementary School
Standard public school
430 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Conway School District 317
Standard public school
421 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Little Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 13.1:1 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Vernon, WA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 27% lower 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?
77.0% of students at Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Mount Vernon, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon School District?
Besides Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon School District also operates Mount Vernon High School (1,849 students), La Venture Middle School (663 students), and Mount Baker Middle School (569 students). See the Mount Vernon School District district page for the complete list.