Enrollment
254
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winslow, AZ
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040946000974
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 254
- students enrolled
Washington School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Winslow Unified District (4387) · Arizona
NCES ID 040946000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winslow, Arizona, enrolling 254 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 254 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Winslow Unified District (4387) also operates Winslow High School (647 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (378 students) alongside Washington 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 School compares
Washington School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 32% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$10,962
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 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
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
Two or More 15.7%
White 11.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Washington School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winslow Unified District (4387), which includes Washington School.
$10,962
Per student
-17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 46.2%
Federal 34.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winslow Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonnie Brennan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winslow, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
32.8% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.0% of enrollment, in Winslow, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona 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 Winslow Unified District (4387)?
Besides Washington School, Winslow Unified District (4387) also operates Winslow High School (647 students), Jefferson Elementary School (378 students), and Winslow Junior High School (293 students). See the Winslow Unified District (4387) district page for the complete list.
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