- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver Dam, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550096000129
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Beaver Dam · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI.
School address
District: Beaver Dam Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550096000129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550096000129 · Beaver Dam, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 15.3:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Beaver Dam High (1,031 students)
Washington Elementary held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Washington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beaver Dam Hig
Beaver Dam High
1,031 students
- Beaver Dam Mid
Beaver Dam Middle
633 students
- Prairie View E 337
Prairie View Elementary
337 students
- Jefferson Elem 328
Jefferson Elementary
328 students
- This school 260
Washington Elementary
260 students
- Lincoln Elemen 201
Lincoln Elementary
201 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Beaver Dam Unified School District reports $13,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaver Dam Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver Dam
1 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver Dam, WI. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
39.5% of students at Washington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Beaver Dam, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 rank among public schools in Beaver Dam?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Beaver Dam, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beaver Dam on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaver Dam Unified School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Beaver Dam Unified School District also operates Beaver Dam High (1,031 students), Beaver Dam Middle (633 students), and Prairie View Elementary (337 students). See the Beaver Dam Unified School District district page for the complete list.