- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Washington Park Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130297001255 · Monticello, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 17.6:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper County High School (818 students)
Washington Park Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper County
Jasper County High School
818 students
- Jasper County
Jasper County Primary School
660 students
- Jasper County
Jasper County Middle School
647 students
- This school
Washington Park Elementary School
581 students
What this shows Washington Park Elementary School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Park Elementary School compares
Washington Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Jasper County reports $13,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~581 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 564 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.