- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, VA
Washington-Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510045000181
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Lee Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Lee Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Lee Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA.
School address
District: Bristol City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510045000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Washington-Lee Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510045000181 · Bristol, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 14.9:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia High (638 students)
Washington-Lee Elementary held near 219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Lee Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia High
Virginia High
638 students
- Virginia Middl
Virginia Middle
452 students
- Joseph Van Pel
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
417 students
- Stonewall Jack 254
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
254 students
- This school 224
Washington-Lee Elementary
224 students
- Highland View 175
Highland View Elementary
175 students
What this shows Washington-Lee Elementary reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Lee Elementary compares
Washington-Lee Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bristol City Public Schools reports $17,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington-Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Van Pelt Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonewall Jackson Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
High Point Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Joseph Van Pelt Elementary
Standard public school
417 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
254 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Valley Institute Elementary
Standard public school
250 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Highland View Elementary
Standard public school
175 students 11.7:1 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Lee Elementary
How many students attend Washington-Lee Elementary?
Washington-Lee Elementary has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, VA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Lee Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Lee Elementary?
98.2% of students at Washington-Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Lee Elementary?
Washington-Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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-Lee Elementary rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Lee Elementary ranks #2 of 6 schools in Bristol, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol City Public Schools?
Besides Washington-Lee Elementary, Bristol City Public Schools also operates Virginia High (638 students), Virginia Middle (452 students), and Joseph Van Pelt Elementary (417 students). See the Bristol City Public Schools district page for the complete list.