Enrollment
310
Elementary
DISTRICT 244 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HIBBING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 271398001528
Washington Elementary
2100 12TH AVE E, HIBBING, MN 55746 · (218) 208-0843 · St. Louis County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL310 STUDENTS
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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
11.1:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
59%
184 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 48%
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 | 145 | 47% |
| Grade 1 | 165 | 53% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 60% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Hibbing Public 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 | 310 | 59.4% | N/A |
| Greenhaven Elementary HIBBING | 312 | 58.3% | 50.7% |
| MAGELSSEN ELEMENTARY FOSSTON | 340 | 58.5% | 50.7% |
| VANDYKE ELEMENTARY COLERAINE | 377 | 59.2% | 48.7% |
| BLACKDUCK ELEMENTARY BLACKDUCK | 412 | 60.9% | 35.0% |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY BRAINERD | 407 | 57.5% | 44.9% |
Matched among Minnesota 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 Minnesota | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 310 | #626 of 1,130 | #18 of 36 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #96 of 769 | #6 of 29 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.6% | #516 of 796 | #11 of 29 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 59.4% | #227 of 942 | #5 of 30 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.6% | #130 of 244 | N/A |
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
310
+66 (+27%) vs 2020
-18% since 2000-01, when it was 377
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 11.1:1
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 | 310 | 28 | 11.1:1 | 59% (184) |
| 2023-24 | 242 | 25.5 | 9.5:1 | 74% (178) |
| 2022-23 | 222 | 28.2 | 7.9:1 | 69% (153) |
| 2020-21 | 244 | 22 | 11.1:1 | 51% (124) |
| 2017-18 | 288 | 19.4 | 14.9:1 | 51% (146) |
| 2015-16 | 301 | 19 | 15.8:1 | 56% (170) |
| 2010-11 | 306 | 17 | 18.0:1 | 66% (202) |
| 2000-01 | 377 | 24 | 15.7:1 | 38% (145) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (288 to 310); teachers up 45% (19.4 to 28).
About Washington Elementary
The public elementary school Washington Elementary is located in HIBBING, Minnesota. Classes run from kindergarten through 1, and the school has 310 students.
Hibbing Public School District oversees Washington Elementary and 5 other schools, with 2,232 students in total.
By race and ethnicity, Washington Elementary is 79% White. It is also 13% multiracial, 4% Black, and 3% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of St. Louis County is roughly 90% White. By the diversity index, Washington Elementary comes in at 36%.
Federal records show a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1 at Washington Elementary, with 28 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Minnesota, the typical ratio is 13.7:1. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 59% of enrollment. The average for public schools in St. Louis County is 40%.
According to the American Community Survey, in St. Louis County, median household income is about $70,069, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Washington Elementary is one of 100 public schools in St. Louis County, which together enroll about 23,921 students.
Hibbing Early Learning Center is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Washington Elementary as Town: Remote.
Federal counts put enrollment at 244 in 2020-21 and 310 in 2024-25, a 27% increase.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Washington Elementary covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
200,123
Census ACS
Median income
$70,069
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
23,921 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Hibbing Public School District
- Hibbing HighHigh · 829 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- Greenhaven ElementaryElementary · 312 students
- Hibbing Early Learning CenterElementary · 110 students
- Mesabi Area Learning CenterHigh · 24 students
- Hibbing ALPElementary
Other schools in HIBBING
- Hibbing HighHigh · 829 students
- Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle · 647 students
- Greenhaven ElementaryElementary · 312 students
- Hibbing Early Learning CenterElementary · 110 students
- Mesabi Area Learning CenterHigh · 24 students
- Hibbing ALPElementary
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary is the 94th largest of the 156.
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYCLOQUET, MN · 495 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYOWATONNA, MN · 468 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYMANKATO, MN · 376 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolROCHESTER, MN · 334 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARYELY, MN · 201 students
Nearby schools
- Hibbing Early Learning Center0.0 mi · 110
- Lincoln Middle School0.2 mi · 647
- Hibbing High0.3 mi · 829
- Mesabi Area Learning Center0.3 mi · 24
- Greenhaven Elementary1.3 mi · 312
- CHISHOLM SECONDARY4.5 mi · 291
Frequently asked questions
About Washington ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary enrolls approximately 310 students in grades KG-01.
Is Washington Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-01.
How many teachers does Washington Elementary have?
Washington Elementary employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
How diverse is Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary reports a student body of 79% White, 3% Hispanic, 4% Black, 13% Two or more.
What district is Washington Elementary in?
Washington Elementary is part of Hibbing Public School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.