- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiffin, OH
Washington K-1 Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington K-1 Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448901767
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington K-1 Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington K-1 Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington K-1 Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, OH.
School address
District: Tiffin City Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448901767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Washington K-1 Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 390448901767 · Tiffin, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 14.5:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbian High School (786 students)
Washington K-1 Elementary School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Washington K-1 Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbian High
Columbian High School
786 students
- Tiffin Middle
Tiffin Middle School
534 students
- Krout 2-3 Elem
Krout 2-3 Elementary
346 students
- This school
Washington K-1 Elementary School
320 students
- Noble 4-5 Elem
Noble 4-5 Elementary
317 students
- Tornado Academ 151
Tornado Academy
151 students
What this shows Washington K-1 Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington K-1 Elementary School compares
Washington K-1 Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 320 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 83.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Washington K-1 Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Tiffin City Schools reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington K-1 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiffin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Krout 2-3 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noble 4-5 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tornado Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Washington K-1 Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Tiffin
3 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington K-1 Elementary School
How many students attend Washington K-1 Elementary School?
Washington K-1 Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiffin, OH. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington K-1 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington K-1 Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 8% 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 K-1 Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Washington K-1 Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington K-1 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington K-1 Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Tiffin, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington K-1 Elementary School?
Washington K-1 Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 K-1 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington K-1 Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Tiffin, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tiffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tiffin City Schools?
Besides Washington K-1 Elementary School, Tiffin City Schools also operates Columbian High School (786 students), Tiffin Middle School (534 students), and Krout 2-3 Elementary (346 students). See the Tiffin City Schools district page for the complete list.