Enrollment
244
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Wilkes Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Washington, Georgia, enrolling 244 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 92.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Georgia schools, with 244 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 25.5% 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-Wilkes Primary School (365 students): Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14:1).
Wilkes County also operates Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (368 students) and Washington-Wilkes Primary School (365 students) alongside Washington-Wilkes 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-Wilkes Elementary School compares
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,872
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilkes County, which includes Washington-Wilkes Elementary School.
$14,872
Per student
+7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 37.6%
Federal 25.5%
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-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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington-Wilkes Elementary School a good school?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 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.
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