Enrollment
322
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551707002215
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Wisconsin Rapids · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
School address
District: Wisconsin Rapids School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551707002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, enrolling 322 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Wisconsin Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Woodside Elementary (354 students): Washington Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 12.2:1).
Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students) and Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students) alongside Washington Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 38% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Asian 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wisconsin Rapids School District, which includes Washington Elementary.
$14,103
Per student
-5%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 52.2%
Federal 10.6%
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.
How Washington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Wisconsin Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Woodside Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
267 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Mead Elementary
Standard public school
266 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Wrps Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pk Early Childhood
Standard public school
208 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Grove Elementary
Standard public school
178 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Central Oaks Academy
Standard public school
88 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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?
45.7% 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 78.0% of enrollment, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary rank among schools in Wisconsin Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wisconsin Rapids on the city page.
Is Washington Elementary a good school?
Washington Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wisconsin Rapids School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Wisconsin Rapids School District also operates Lincoln High (1,337 students), Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle (943 students), and Woodside Elementary (354 students). See the Wisconsin Rapids School District district page for the complete list.
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