- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, GA
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130576001840
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Washington, GA.
School address
District: Wilkes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130576001840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130576001840 · Washington, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students)
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
368 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
365 students
- Washington-Wil
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
285 students
- This school
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
244 students
What this shows Washington-Wilkes Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Wilkes Elementary School compares
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$16,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County reports $16,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Wilkes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
92.5% of students at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Washington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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-Wilkes Elementary School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Wilkes Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Washington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilkes County?
Besides Washington-Wilkes Elementary School, Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students), Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students), and Washington-Wilkes Middle School (285 students). See the Wilkes County district page for the complete list.