- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Washington Shores Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Shores Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001462
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Shores Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #36 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Shores Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Shores Elementary ranks #36 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Washington Shores Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120144001462 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 14.3:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Washington Shores Elementary shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Washington Shores Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school 301
Washington Shores Elementary
301 students
What this shows Washington Shores Elementary reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Shores Elementary compares
Washington Shores Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 65% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
94.7%
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
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
White 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Washington Shores Elementary is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Shores Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Shores Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Shores Elementary
How many students attend Washington Shores Elementary?
Washington Shores Elementary has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Shores Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Shores Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Shores Elementary?
86.0% of students at Washington Shores Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Shores Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Shores Elementary is African American at 85.0% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Shores Elementary?
Washington Shores Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Washington Shores Elementary rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Shores Elementary ranks #36 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Washington Shores Elementary, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.