- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Washington Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Washington Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000778
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Preschool has class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Preschool ranks #12 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Washington Preschool held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 490114000778 · St George, UT Other · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 27.6:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Washington Preschool held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Washington Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 552
Washington Preschool
552 students
What this shows Washington Preschool reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Preschool compares
Washington Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▲ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Utah - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Washington Preschool is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Preschool
How many students attend Washington Preschool?
Washington Preschool has 552 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in St George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Preschool is 27.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Preschool?
34.5% of students at Washington Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Washington Preschool is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Preschool?
Washington Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Preschool rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Preschool ranks #12 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Washington Preschool, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.