- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Washington Primary Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390446401523 · Piqua, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 20.3:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Piqua High School (931 students)
Washington Primary Elementary School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Washington Primary Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Piqua High Sch
Piqua High School
931 students
- Piqua Central
Piqua Central Intermediate School
714 students
- This school
Washington Primary Elementary School
508 students
- Piqua Junior H
Piqua Junior High School
460 students
- Springcreek Pr
Springcreek Primary Elementary School
456 students
What this shows Washington Primary Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Primary Elementary School compares
Washington Primary Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Piqua City reports $14,778 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.