- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevens Point, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551449001881
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Stevens Point · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- 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 #5 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, WI.
School address
District: Stevens Point Area Public School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551449001881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551449001881 · Stevens Point, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.8:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students)
Washington Elementary held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.6 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
- Stevens Point
Stevens Point Area Senior High
1,478 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
757 students
- P J Jacobs Jun
P J Jacobs Junior High
709 students
- Roosevelt Elem 522
Roosevelt Elementary
522 students
- Plover-Whiting 448
Plover-Whiting Elementary
448 students
- This school 443
Washington Elementary
443 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 443 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$13,909
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Washington Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Stevens Point Area Public School District reports $13,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point Area Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P J Jacobs Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plover-Whiting Elementary | 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
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Stevens Point
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley Center
Standard public school
373 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Bannach Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mcdill Elementary
Standard public school
360 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
276 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevens Point, WI. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Elementary?
28.6% 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 83.1% of enrollment, in Stevens Point, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Stevens Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Stevens Point, 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 Stevens Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Stevens Point Area Public School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public School District also operates Stevens Point Area Senior High (1,478 students), Benjamin Franklin Junior High (757 students), and P J Jacobs Junior High (709 students). See the Stevens Point Area Public School District district page for the complete list.