Enrollment
239
Elementary
DISTRICT 278 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FAIRFIELD COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191134000701
Washington Elementary
406 East Madison Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556 · (641) 472-2110 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL239 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
124 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 41%
Community
0
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 | 48 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 116 | 49% |
Student demographics
44%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 48% · 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 Fairfield Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary this school | 239 | 51.9% | N/A |
| Pence Elementary Fairfield | 317 | 56.5% | 62.8% |
| Lincoln Elementary School Mount Pleasant | 202 | 51.5% | 65.6% |
| Hiawatha Elementary School Hiawatha | 334 | 53.0% | 67.7% |
| Washington Elementary School Charles City | 206 | 60.2% | N/A |
| Van Allen Elementary School Mount Pleasant | 362 | 49.7% | 61.1% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Washington Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 239 | #499 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #139 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.8% | #257 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.9% | #193 of 666 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.3% | #163 of 359 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
239
-45 (-16%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 322
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 15.8:1
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 | 239 | 19.6 | 12.2:1 | 52% (124) |
| 2023-24 | 255 | 18.4 | 13.8:1 | 49% (124) |
| 2022-23 | 267 | 19.4 | 13.8:1 | 52% (138) |
| 2020-21 | 284 | 18 | 15.8:1 | 48% (135) |
| 2017-18 | 279 | 16.6 | 16.8:1 | 51% (141) |
| 2015-16 | 308 | 15 | 20.5:1 | 36% (110) |
| 2010-11 | 234 | 15 | 15.6:1 | 43% (100) |
| 2000-01 | 261 | 20 | 13.1:1 | 31% (82) |
| 1990-91 | 322 | 16 | 20.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (279 to 239); teachers up 18% (16.6 to 19.6).
About Washington Elementary
Among the schools in Fairfield, Iowa, is Washington Elementary, a low-enrollment elementary school. The school counted 239 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K through 1. That is 26% below the average of about 325 students for elementary schools in Iowa.
Fairfield Comm School District (4 schools, 1,408 students) runs Washington Elementary.
At Washington Elementary, 74% of students are White. Smaller groups are 10% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 3% Black. For comparison, the population of Jefferson County is roughly 84% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Washington Elementary scores 44%.
Based on 19.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, Washington Elementary has a ratio of 12.2:1. Compared with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa, this school's ratio is lower. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 52%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Jefferson County show that median household income comes to about $61,620, roughly 43% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. The county's public schools total 6, with about 1,974 students.
Fairfield High School, about 0.4 miles away, is the closest public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Washington Elementary as Town: Remote.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 239, down from 284 in 2020-21. Students per teacher dropped from 15.8 in 2020-21 to 12.2 in 2024-25.
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Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,705
Census ACS
Median income
$61,620
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,974 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Fairfield Comm School District
- Fairfield High SchoolHigh · 442 students
- Fairfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- Pence ElementaryElementary · 317 students
Other schools in Fairfield
- Fairfield High SchoolHigh · 442 students
- Fairfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 410 students
- Pence ElementaryElementary · 317 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary is the 125th largest of the 156.
- Washington Elementary SchoolAtlantic, IA · 554 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolMount Vernon, IA · 543 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolCharles City, IA · 206 students
- Washington ElementaryRiverside, CA · 818 students
- Washington ElementaryRedondo Beach, CA · 776 students
Nearby schools
- Fairfield High School0.4 mi · 442
- Pence Elementary0.8 mi · 317
- Fairfield Middle School0.8 mi · 410
- Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center13.6 mi · 292
- Cardinal Junior High14.9 mi · 314
- Cardinal High School14.9 mi · 270
Frequently asked questions
About Washington ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary enrolls approximately 239 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is approximately 12.2:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington Elementary?
At Washington Elementary, the student body is approximately 74% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 6% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Washington Elementary in?
Washington Elementary is part of Fairfield Comm School District.
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