Enrollment
179
Elementary
DISTRICT 172 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BESSEMER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 260000603855
Washington School
301 E SELLAR ST, BESSEMER, MI 49911 · (906) 663-4515 · Gogebic County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL179 STUDENTS
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
130 students
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 55%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 25 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 22 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 26 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 20% |
| Grade 5 | 22 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (25) is 7% smaller than its 6th grade class (27).
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 56% · 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
Washington School→AD Johnston JrSr High School
Based on grade levels within Bessemer Area School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School this school | 179 | 72.6% | N/A |
| Peck Community Elem School PECK | 174 | 70.1% | 49.9% |
| Marion Elementary School MARION | 185 | 76.8% | N/A |
| Rogers City Elementary School ROGERS CITY | 182 | 70.3% | N/A |
| KI Sawyer Elementary School GWINN | 207 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Barryton Elementary School BARRYTON | 204 | 70.6% | 52.6% |
Matched among Michigan 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 179 | #1,468 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.6% | #471 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.4% | #350 of 979 |
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
179
-4 (-2%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 345
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 179 | 15.5 | 11.6:1 | 73% (130) |
| 2023-24 | 178 | 16.5 | 10.8:1 | 84% (149) |
| 2022-23 | 190 | 16.5 | 11.5:1 | 77% (146) |
| 2020-21 | 183 | 15 | 12.2:1 | 69% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 214 | 14.4 | 14.9:1 | 62% (133) |
| 2015-16 | 211 | 14 | 15.1:1 | 53% (111) |
| 2010-11 | 220 | 17 | 12.9:1 | 52% (115) |
| 2000-01 | 263 | 20 | 13.2:1 | 50% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 345 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington School.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (214 to 179); teachers up 8% (14.4 to 15.5).
About Washington School
Families in BESSEMER, Michigan, are served by Washington School, a small elementary school. School enrollment was 179 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 6. For comparison, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students.
Within Bessemer Area School District, Washington School is one of 2 schools. The district enrolls 343 students.
Most students at Washington School are White: 87% of enrollment. The remaining students are 8% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. For comparison, Gogebic County is about 91% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Washington School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 23%.
At Washington School, 15.5 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 11.6:1. That ratio is under the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 73% of enrollment. The gap from the 60% average for public schools in Gogebic County is 13 points.
In Gogebic County (population about 14,319), median household income is about $52,732, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 6 public schools operate in Gogebic County, serving about 1,524 students.
AD Johnston JrSr High School is located about 0.4 miles from Washington School. Other public schools within ten miles: 6.
Washington School is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
Federal data show 183 students in 2020-21 and 179 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
Discussions about Washington School may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Gogebic County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,319
Census ACS
Median income
$52,732
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,524 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bessemer Area School District
- AD Johnston JrSr High SchoolHigh · 164 students
Other Washington schools
22 other US public schools in 11 states are named Washington. Washington School is the 19th largest of the 23.
- Washington SchoolMonticello, IL · 543 students
- Washington SchoolNUTLEY, NJ · 534 students
- Washington SchoolWASHINGTON, UT · 468 students
- WashingtonSpringfield, MA · 430 students
- WashingtonHawthorne, CA · 418 students
Nearby schools
- AD Johnston JrSr High School0.4 mi · 164
- WakefieldMarenisco School5.3 mi · 236
- Luther L Wright K12 School5.5 mi · 770
- Gogebic Co Community Education5.6 mi · 45
- Hurley High7.6 mi · 309
- Hurley Elementary7.6 mi · 235
Frequently asked questions
About Washington SchoolHow large is Washington School?
Washington School enrolls approximately 179 students in grades KG-06.
Is Washington School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington School is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington School is approximately 11.6:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Washington School?
At Washington School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Two or more.
Is Washington School public or private?
Washington School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Bessemer Area School District.
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