- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Washington Twp Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 180900002379 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students)
Washington Twp Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Twp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Middle/High School
456 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Middle/High School
440 students
- Kouts Middle/H
Kouts Middle/High School
381 students
- This school
Washington Twp Elementary School
339 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Elementary School
336 students
- Kouts Elementa
Kouts Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Washington Twp Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Twp Elementary School compares
Washington Twp Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for East Porter County School Corp reports $10,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.