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What's the one class at Washington Primary every student should take?
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Enrollment
488
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 436
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WASHINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 181245002002
Washington Primary
803 E National Hwy, Washington, IN 47501 · (812) 254-8360 · Daviess County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL488 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
237 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 105 | 22% |
| Kindergarten | 179 | 37% |
| Grade 1 | 204 | 42% |
Student demographics
60%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Washington Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Washington Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 488 | #405 of 1,079 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #639 of 991 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.4% | #270 of 996 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.6% | #637 of 1,058 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +16.7% | #114 of 353 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
488
+123 (+34%) vs 2020
+38% since 1990-91, when it was 353
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 488 | 30.8 | 15.8:1 | 49% (237) |
| 2023-24 | 460 | N/A | N/A | 63% (288) |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 28.4 | 13.0:1 | 68% (251) |
| 2020-21 | 365 | 22 | 16.6:1 | 76% (276) |
| 2017-18 | 418 | 21 | 19.9:1 | 83% (345) |
| 2015-16 | 430 | 19 | 22.6:1 | 81% (350) |
| 2010-11 | 426 | 26 | 16.4:1 | 77% (328) |
| 2000-01 | 407 | 21 | 19.4:1 | 50% (203) |
| 1990-91 | 353 | 19 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Primary.
About Washington Primary
Washington Primary operates as a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, Indiana. Its enrollment is 488 students, spread over pre-K through 1.
Washington Community Schools counts 2,639 students in its 6 schools, and Washington Primary is one of them.
More than half of the students at Washington Primary are White (56%). Next come 23% Hispanic, 18% Black, and 3% multiracial. That compares with about 90% White among all Daviess County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 60%.
Teacher count: 30.8 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 15.8:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Indiana is similar, at 15.5:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch, often used to gauge student poverty, is 49%.
Looking at the county, Daviess County, median household income comes to about $68,503, about 17% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 10, with about 4,753 students.
Washington High School is the nearest public school to Washington Primary, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Washington Primary, there are 5 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Town: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school's student count rose 34% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years.
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Daviess County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
33,658
Census ACS
Median income
$68,503
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
4,753 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Washington Community Schools
- Washington High SchoolHigh · 827 students
- Washington IntermediateElementary · 536 students
- Washington Junior High SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Washington Upper ElementaryMiddle · 350 students
- Veale Elementary SchoolElementary · 81 students
Other schools in Washington
- Washington High SchoolHigh · 827 students
- Washington IntermediateElementary · 536 students
- Washington Junior High SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Washington Upper ElementaryMiddle · 350 students
- Veale Elementary SchoolElementary · 81 students
Nearby schools
- Washington High School0.6 mi · 827
- Washington Junior High School0.6 mi · 357
- Washington Upper Elementary0.8 mi · 350
- Washington Intermediate1.7 mi · 536
- Veale Elementary School4.1 mi · 81
- Barr Reeve Elementary School6.4 mi · 507
Frequently asked questions
About Washington PrimaryHow many students attend Washington Primary?
Washington Primary enrolls approximately 488 students in grades PK-01.
Is Washington Primary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington Primary is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Washington Primary?
Approximately 15.8:1 students per teacher at Washington Primary.
How diverse is Washington Primary?
Washington Primary reports a student body of 56% White, 23% Hispanic, 18% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Primary?
Washington Primary is overseen by Washington Community Schools in Daviess County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.