Enrollment
251
Elementary
DISTRICT 361 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARIETTA CITY·NCES 391001901252
Washington School
401 Washington St, Marietta, OH 45750 · (740) 374-6520 · Washington County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL251 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
180 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 43%
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 | 96 | 38% |
| Grade 1 | 73 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 33% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 54% · 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 Marietta City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Washington School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School this school | 251 | 71.7% | N/A |
| LaBrae Intermediate School Leavittsburg | 246 | 71.1% | 66.6% |
| Phillips School Marietta | 204 | 67.2% | N/A |
| Eastview Elementary School Mansfield | 218 | 74.8% | 77.3% |
| Global Village Academy Parma | 235 | 76.6% | 70.8% |
| Powhatan Elementary School Powhatan Point | 200 | 73.0% | 43.0% |
Matched among Ohio 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 Ohio | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 251 | #1,449 of 1,808 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #599 of 1,582 | #5 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.0% | #1,112 of 1,590 | #2 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 71.7% | #54 of 767 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.8% | #286 of 992 | 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
251
-63 (-20%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 439
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 17.4:1
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 | 251 | 15 | 16.7:1 | 72% (180) |
| 2023-24 | 226 | 15 | 15.1:1 | 60% (136) |
| 2022-23 | 240 | 15 | 16.0:1 | 53% (128) |
| 2020-21 | 314 | 18 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 309 | 18 | 17.2:1 | 67% (206) |
| 2015-16 | 327 | 21 | 15.6:1 | 69% (226) |
| 2010-11 | 347 | 20 | 17.4:1 | 64% (223) |
| 2000-01 | 277 | 12 | 23.1:1 | 36% (99) |
| 1990-91 | 439 | 20 | 21.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington School.
Since 2017-18: students down 19% (309 to 251); teachers down 17% (18 to 15).
About Washington School
Among the schools in Marietta, Ohio, is Washington School, a small elementary school. The school's 251 students are in kindergarten through 2. Enrollment is 38% lower than the average for elementary schools in Ohio, which is about 404.
Washington School is one school in Marietta City, a system of 4 schools with 2,078 students.
The student body at Washington School is 88% White. Other groups include 5% multiracial and 4% Hispanic. Pick two students at random and there is a 22% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its teaching staff equals 15 full-time positions, a ratio of 16.7:1. That is lower than the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 72%. Among public schools in Washington County, the average eligibility rate is 59%.
In Washington County (population about 58,978), the median household income is $63,603, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. There are 26 public schools in Washington County, enrolling about 7,355 students in all.
The closest public school to Washington School is Marietta Elementary School, about 0.7 miles away. Washington School is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
Washington School falls in the Town: Fringe locale category, used for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 63 fewer students in 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across school safety, transportation, and start times. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,978
Census ACS
Median income
$63,603
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,355 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marietta City
- Marietta High SchoolHigh · 995 students
- Marietta Elementary SchoolElementary · 628 students
- Phillips SchoolElementary · 204 students
- Tiger Blue Sky AcademyCombined
Other schools in Marietta
- Marietta High SchoolHigh · 995 students
- Marietta Elementary SchoolElementary · 628 students
- Washington County CC Barrett BldHigh · 394 students
- Phillips SchoolElementary · 204 students
- Tiger Blue Sky AcademyCombined
Other Washington schools
22 other US public schools in 11 states are named Washington. Washington School is the 16th 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
- Marietta Elementary School0.7 mi · 628
- Marietta High School1.1 mi · 995
- Phillips School1.3 mi · 204
- Williamstown Elementary School1.6 mi · 545
- Williamstown High School1.7 mi · 676
- Washington County CC Barrett Bld2.4 mi · 394
Frequently asked questions
About Washington SchoolHow large is Washington School?
Washington School enrolls approximately 251 students in grades KG-02.
Is Washington School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Washington School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington School is approximately 16.7:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Washington School?
Student demographics at Washington School are roughly 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington School?
Washington School is overseen by Marietta City in Washington County.
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