Enrollment
508
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Piqua, OH
Washington Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390446401523
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Piqua · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 508
- students enrolled
Washington Primary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Piqua, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Primary Elementary School
Washington Primary Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Piqua, Ohio, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Piqua's elementary schools, it stands alongside Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students): Washington Primary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 19.3:1).
Piqua City also operates Piqua High School (931 students) and Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students) alongside Washington Primary 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 Primary Elementary School compares
Washington Primary Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Ohio - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$13,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 78.0%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Washington Primary Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Piqua City, which includes Washington Primary Elementary School.
$13,967
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 37.8%
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 Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piqua High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piqua Central Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piqua Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springcreek Primary Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Piqua
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Primary Elementary School?
Washington Primary Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Piqua, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Primary Elementary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Piqua, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary Elementary School?
Washington Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Primary Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Piqua?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Piqua, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Piqua on the city page.
Is Washington Primary Elementary School a good school?
Washington Primary Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Ohio 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 Piqua City?
Besides Washington Primary Elementary School, Piqua City also operates Piqua High School (931 students), Piqua Central Intermediate School (714 students), and Piqua Junior High School (460 students). See the Piqua City district page for the complete list.
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