- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Washington Street Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 262706006318 · Otsego, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 18.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Otsego High School (708 students)
Washington Street Elementary School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Washington Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Otsego High Sc
Otsego High School
708 students
- Otsego Middle
Otsego Middle School
542 students
- This school
Washington Street Elementary School
448 students
- Dix Street Ele
Dix Street Elementary School
357 students
- Alamo Elementa
Alamo Elementary School
287 students
- Otsego West Ca 19
Otsego West Campus High School
19 students
What this shows Washington Street Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Street Elementary School compares
Washington Street Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Otsego Public Schools reports $13,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.