- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington Depot, CT
Washington Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090353000735
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Connecticut.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
Washington Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Regional School District 12 · Connecticut
NCES ID 090353000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Washington Primary School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 090353000735 · Washington Depot, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 10.4:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepaug Valley School (486 students)
Washington Primary School shrank from 162 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Washington Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepaug Valley
Shepaug Valley School
486 students
- This school 156
Washington Primary School
156 students
- Booth Free Sch 86
Booth Free School
86 students
- The Burnham Sc 68
The Burnham School
68 students
What this shows Washington Primary School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Primary School compares
Washington Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 26% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$32,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Washington Primary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Regional School District 12 reports $32,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepaug Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Free School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Burnham School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary School
How many students attend Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington Depot, CT. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary School is 10.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Primary School?
20.4% of students at Washington Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Primary School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Washington Depot, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary School?
Washington Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Regional School District 12?
Besides Washington Primary School, Regional School District 12 also operates Shepaug Valley School (486 students), Booth Free School (86 students), and The Burnham School (68 students). See the Regional School District 12 district page for the complete list.