Enrollment
339
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
Washington Twp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Twp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180900002379
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Twp Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #14 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Twp Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900002379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Twp Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Twp Elementary School
Washington Twp Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Valparaiso, Indiana, enrolling 339 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.3% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Valparaiso's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cooks Corners Elementary School (487 students): Washington Twp Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 23.2:1).
East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students) and Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students) alongside Washington Twp 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 Twp Elementary School compares
Washington Twp Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 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 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Washington Twp Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Porter County School Corp, which includes Washington Twp Elementary School.
$9,931
Per student
-18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 56.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 Twp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Twp Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Twp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Twp Elementary School
How many students attend Washington Twp Elementary School?
Washington Twp Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Twp Elementary School?
25.3% of students at Washington Twp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Twp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Twp Elementary School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Twp Elementary School?
Washington Twp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Twp Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Elementary School ranks #14 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valparaiso on the city page.
Is Washington Twp Elementary School a good school?
Washington Twp Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Washington Twp Elementary School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students), Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), and Kouts Middle/High School (381 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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