Enrollment
448
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Otsego, MI
Washington Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262706006318
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Street Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Otsego · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Otsego, MI.
School address
District: Otsego Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262706006318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Street Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Street Elementary School
Washington Street Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Otsego, Michigan, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 724 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #52, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students) and Otsego Middle School (542 students) alongside Washington Street Elementary 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 Street Elementary School compares
Washington Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,443
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Washington Street Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Otsego Public Schools, which includes Washington Street Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
-8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otsego Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dix Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alamo Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otsego West Campus High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Street Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Otsego, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Street Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Street Elementary School?
47.3% of students at Washington Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Street Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Otsego, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Washington Street Elementary School rank among schools in Otsego?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Otsego, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Otsego on the city page.
Is Washington Street Elementary School a good school?
Washington Street Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan 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 Otsego Public Schools?
Besides Washington Street Elementary School, Otsego Public Schools also operates Otsego High School (708 students), Otsego Middle School (542 students), and Dix Street Elementary School (357 students). See the Otsego Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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