Enrollment
581
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monticello, GA
Washington Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130297001255
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Park Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, GA.
School address
District: Jasper County · Georgia
NCES ID 130297001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Park Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Park Elementary School
Washington Park Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Monticello, Georgia, enrolling 581 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 581 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jasper County also operates Jasper County High School (818 students) and Jasper County Primary School (660 students) alongside Washington Park Elementary School.
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 Park Elementary School compares
Washington Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,328
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 71.3%
African American 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Washington Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper County, which includes Washington Park Elementary School.
$13,328
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 46.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Park Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Park Elementary School?
Washington Park Elementary School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monticello, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Park Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Park Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Washington Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Park Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Monticello, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Park Elementary School?
Washington Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Park Elementary School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Monticello, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Washington Park Elementary School a good school?
Washington Park Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. 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 Jasper County?
Besides Washington Park Elementary School, Jasper County also operates Jasper County High School (818 students), Jasper County Primary School (660 students), and Jasper County Middle School (647 students). See the Jasper County district page for the complete list.
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