Enrollment
468
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, UT
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000607
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Washington, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Washington, Utah, enrolling 468 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 49.0% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 780 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside School (610 students): Washington School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 19.7:1).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 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 Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 75% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Utah - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Washington School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Washington School.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 24% 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?
49.0% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Washington, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Washington, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah 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 Washington District?
Besides Washington School, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.
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