- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Washington Upper Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 181245002004 · Washington, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 16.7:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (827 students)
Washington Upper Elementary held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Upper Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
827 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
536 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary
488 students
- Washington Jun
Washington Junior High School
357 students
- This school
Washington Upper Elementary
350 students
- Veale Elementa 81
Veale Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Washington Upper Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Upper Elementary compares
Washington Upper Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,014
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Washington Community Schools reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~350 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.