Enrollment
240
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alva, OK
Washington Es
Federal NCES profile for Washington Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 400288000045
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Alva · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 240
- students enrolled
Washington Es has class sizes near the Oklahoma median. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Es ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alva, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Es
Washington Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Alva, Oklahoma, enrolling 240 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oklahoma median, within a few percentage points of the 16.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 240 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oklahoma median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 828 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Alva also operates Alva Hs (279 students) and Alva Ms (228 students) alongside Washington Es.
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 Es compares
Washington Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Washington Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alva, which includes Washington Es.
$13,003
Per student
+3%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 11.1%
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 Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Hs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alva Ms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Es | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Es
How many students attend Washington Es?
Washington Es has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alva, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Es is 15:1, which is 7% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Es?
The largest demographic group at Washington Es is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Alva, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Es?
Washington Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Es rank among public schools in Alva?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Es ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Alva, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alva on the city page.
Is Washington Es a good school?
Washington Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oklahoma 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 Alva?
Besides Washington Es, Alva also operates Alva Hs (279 students), Alva Ms (228 students), and Longfellow Es (156 students). See the Alva district page for the complete list.
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