- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Washington School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 391001901252 · Marietta, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 16.7:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (995 students)
Washington School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
995 students
- Marietta Eleme
Marietta Elementary School
628 students
- This school 251
Washington School
251 students
- Phillips Schoo 204
Phillips School
204 students
What this shows Washington School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Marietta City reports $13,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.