Enrollment
350
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, IN
Washington Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181245002004
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Upper Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Upper Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Upper Elementary
Washington Upper Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Indiana, enrolling 350 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 350 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 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Washington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Intermediate (536 students): Washington Upper Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 17.9:1).
Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students) and Washington Intermediate (536 students) alongside Washington Upper Elementary.
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 Upper Elementary compares
Washington Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$10,584
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Washington Upper Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Community Schools, which includes Washington Upper Elementary.
$10,584
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Upper Elementary
How many students attend Washington Upper Elementary?
Washington Upper Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Upper Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Upper Elementary?
60.7% of students at Washington Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Upper Elementary is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Washington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Upper Elementary?
Washington Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Upper Elementary rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Upper Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Upper Elementary a good school?
Washington Upper Elementary earns 34/100 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 Washington Community Schools?
Besides Washington Upper Elementary, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students), Washington Intermediate (536 students), and Washington Primary (488 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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