- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702000775
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550702000775 · Janesville, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.2:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Washington Elementary held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.1 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
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- This school 410
Washington Elementary
410 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 410 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,990
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
339 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 15.2:1, 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?
52.5% 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 73.2% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elementary rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.