- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, PA
Washington Park El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington Park El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422499000184
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Park El Sch earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Park El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Washington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422499000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Washington Park El Sch held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 422499000184 · Washington, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 13.1:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Hs (387 students)
Washington Park El Sch held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.6 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington Park El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Park El Sch
864 students
- Washington Hs
Washington Hs
387 students
- Washington Jun 205
Washington Junior High School
205 students
What this shows Washington Park El Sch reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Park El Sch compares
Washington Park El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$16,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
African American 27.7%
Two or More 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Washington Park El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Sd reports $16,551 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Park El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Park El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Trinity West El Sch
Standard public school
303 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity East El Sch
Standard public school
257 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Trinity North El Sch
Standard public school
232 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Joe Walker El Sch
Standard public school
199 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Trinity South El Sch
Standard public school
160 students 5.9:1 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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Park El Sch
How many students attend Washington Park El Sch?
Washington Park El Sch has 864 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Park El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Park El Sch is 13.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% 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 Park El Sch?
99.8% of students at Washington Park El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Park El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington Park El Sch is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Washington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Park El Sch?
Washington Park El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Park El Sch rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park El Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Washington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Sd?
Besides Washington Park El Sch, Washington Sd also operates Washington Hs (387 students) and Washington Junior High School (205 students). See the Washington Sd district page for the complete list.