- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitewater, WI
Washington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551668002181
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Whitewater · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI.
School address
District: Whitewater Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551668002181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washington Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 551668002181 · Whitewater, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.1:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewater High (606 students)
Washington Elementary shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 27.0 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
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High
606 students
- Whitewater Mid
Whitewater Middle
394 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary
358 students
- This school
Washington Elementary
312 students
- Lakeview Eleme 209
Lakeview Elementary
209 students
- Whitewater 4k 14
Whitewater 4k
14 students
What this shows Washington Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elementary compares
Washington Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,573
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Washington Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewater Unified School District reports $14,573 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater 4k | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Whitewater
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
358 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
209 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Jedi Virtual K-12
Standard public school
188 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Whitewater 4k
Standard public school
14 students 14:1 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 (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitewater, WI. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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?
48.3% 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 52.2% of enrollment, in Whitewater, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 schools in Whitewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Whitewater, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whitewater on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitewater Unified School District?
Besides Washington Elementary, Whitewater Unified School District also operates Whitewater High (606 students), Whitewater Middle (394 students), and Lincoln Elementary (358 students). See the Whitewater Unified School District district page for the complete list.