- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, IN
Washington Primary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181245002002
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Primary has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
Washington Primary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+24.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 181245002002 · Washington, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (827 students)
Washington Primary grew from 370 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+24.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
827 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
536 students
- This school
Washington Primary
488 students
- Washington Jun
Washington Junior High School
357 students
- Washington Upp
Washington Upper Elementary
350 students
- Veale Elementa 81
Veale Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Washington Primary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Primary compares
Washington Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Washington Primary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Community Schools reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary
How many students attend Washington Primary?
Washington Primary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Primary?
65.7% of students at Washington Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Primary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Primary is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary?
Washington Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Primary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Community Schools?
Besides Washington Primary, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students), Washington Intermediate (536 students), and Washington Junior High School (357 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.