Total enrollment
1,600
-171 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Washington
Iowa · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 4 sit inside Washington, collectively enrolling about 1,600 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Washington
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 76%
% Hispanic
22%
was 17%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 344 |
| Stewart Elementary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 457 |
| Washington High School | High | 09-12 | 452 |
| Washington Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 347 |
About Washington
Public education in Washington, Iowa runs across 4 schools that hosts roughly 1,600 students. By footprint, Washington sits in the thinly populated bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Washington has declined 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,771 students to 1,600. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 76% to 71%.
On this page, the community for Washington discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.