Enrollment
251
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, OH
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 391001901252
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a mid-sized elementary school in Marietta, Ohio, enrolling 251 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Marietta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marietta Elementary School (628 students): Washington School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students) and Marietta Elementary School (628 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▲ 50% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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 88.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Washington School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Washington School.
$12,531
Per student
-14%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 19.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phillips School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
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 (~251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% 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?
47.5% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Marietta, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Marietta, 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 Marietta on the city page.
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Marietta City?
Besides Washington School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (995 students), Marietta Elementary School (628 students), and Phillips School (204 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.
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