Washington School

Located at 401 Washington St, in Marietta, Ohio, Washington School is a low-enrollment elementary-level community that hosts 251 students (grades K through 2), operated by Marietta City. Compared to the state average of about 404 students per school, that is 38% below typical.

Within Marietta City, which oversees 4 schools and 2,078 students, Washington School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Washington School shows that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder is composed of 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Washington School shows 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Washington School tighter than the state norm the norm. About 72% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. Set against Washington County (around 59%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Washington County indicate median household income runs about $63,603, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Washington County runs 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,355 students), of which Washington School is one.

Marietta Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. 6 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 19%: 309 students in 2018 compared to 251 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for Washington School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.