- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Merrill, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 550921001103
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Merrill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- 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 3 elementary schools in Merrill, WI.
School address
District: Merrill Area School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550921001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington Elementary grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 550921001103 · Merrill, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrill High (756 students)
Washington Elementary grew from 229 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.3 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
- Merrill High
Merrill High
756 students
- Bridges Virtua
Bridges Virtual Academy
674 students
- Prairie River
Prairie River Middle
507 students
- Kate Goodrich
Kate Goodrich Elementary
337 students
- This school 257
Washington Elementary
257 students
- Pine River Sch 124
Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl)
124 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 54% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,547
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 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
White 86.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Merrill Area School District reports $13,547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie River Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate Goodrich Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine River School for Young Learners (Prsyl) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Merrill
2 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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Merrill, WI. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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?
44.5% 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 86.4% of enrollment, in Merrill, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in Merrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Merrill, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Merrill on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrill Area School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Merrill Area School District also operates Merrill High (756 students), Bridges Virtual Academy (674 students), and Prairie River Middle (507 students). See the Merrill Area School District district page for the complete list.