Enrollment
240
Elementary
DISTRICT 182 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALVA·NCES 400288000045
Washington Elementary School
701 Barnes Avenue, Alva, OK 73717 · (580) 327-3518 · Woods County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL240 STUDENTS
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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
15.7:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
138 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 68%
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 | 69 | 29% |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 35% |
| Grade 1 | 86 | 36% |
Student demographics
42%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 73% · 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 Elementary School→Longfellow Elementary School→Lincoln Elementary School→Alva Middle School→Alva High School
Based on grade levels within ALVA. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Washington Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School this school | 240 | 57.5% | N/A |
| Pond Creek-Hunter Elementary School Pond Creek | 200 | 57.5% | 33.9% |
| Central High Elementary School Marlow | 198 | 57.1% | 27.2% |
| Shattuck Elementary School Shattuck | 236 | 58.5% | 35.7% |
| Cushing Lower Elementary School Cushing | 223 | 56.1% | N/A |
| Union City Elementary School Union City | 205 | 58.0% | N/A |
Matched among Oklahoma 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 240 | #635 of 941 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #325 of 708 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.3% | #664 of 708 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.5% | #644 of 876 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.0% | #387 of 548 |
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
240
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 203
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 15.4:1
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 | 240 | 15.3 | 15.7:1 | 57% (138) |
| 2023-24 | 237 | 16.3 | 14.5:1 | 56% (132) |
| 2022-23 | 235 | 16.3 | 14.4:1 | 49% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 246 | 16 | 15.4:1 | 56% (138) |
| 2017-18 | 261 | 18.3 | 14.3:1 | 39% (103) |
| 2015-16 | 258 | 16 | 16.1:1 | 52% (134) |
| 2010-11 | 220 | 12 | 18.3:1 | 43% (94) |
| 2000-01 | 209 | 11 | 19.0:1 | 30% (62) |
| 1990-91 | 203 | 10 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Washington Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (261 to 240); teachers down 16% (18.3 to 15.3).
About Washington Elementary School
Washington Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school in Oklahoma, located in Alva. The school enrolls 240 students, from pre-K through 1. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Oklahoma is about 366, so this school runs 34% smaller than that.
ALVA oversees Washington Elementary School and 4 other schools, with 1,054 students in total.
By race and ethnicity, Washington Elementary School is 74% White. It is also 13% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 2% Native American. For comparison, the population of Woods County is roughly 86% White. By the diversity index, Washington Elementary School comes in at 42%.
Washington Elementary School operates with 15.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 15.7:1. Elementary schools in Oklahoma have a similar average ratio of 15.6:1. Washington Elementary School reports 57% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
According to the American Community Survey, in Woods County, median household income is about $53,275, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 33% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Washington Elementary School is one of 9 public schools in Woods County, which together enroll about 1,322 students.
Of nearby public schools, Alva Middle School is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. The count of other public schools within five miles is 4.
Locale data from NCES put Washington Elementary School in a town far from an urbanized area (Town: Remote).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 246 to 240, a small change.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Washington Elementary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Woods County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,596
Census ACS
Median income
$53,275
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ALVA
- Alva High SchoolHigh · 279 students
- Alva Middle SchoolMiddle · 228 students
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 156 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 151 students
Other schools in Alva
- Alva High SchoolHigh · 279 students
- Alva Middle SchoolMiddle · 228 students
- Longfellow Elementary SchoolElementary · 156 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 151 students
Other Washington Elementary schools
155 other US public schools in 28 states are named Washington Elementary. Washington Elementary School is the 124th largest of the 156.
- Washington Elementary SchoolWashington, OK · 587 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolNorman, OK · 487 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolAda, OK · 392 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolClinton, OK · 313 students
- Washington Elementary SchoolMiami, OK · 231 students
Nearby schools
- Alva Middle School0.2 mi · 228
- Longfellow Elementary School0.6 mi · 156
- Alva High School0.7 mi · 279
- Lincoln Elementary School0.9 mi · 151
- Burlington Elementary School15.2 mi · 94
- Burlington High School15.2 mi · 40
Frequently asked questions
About Washington Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School enrolls approximately 240 students in grades PK-01.
What age range does Washington Elementary School serve?
Washington Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is approximately 15.7:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Washington Elementary School?
Student demographics at Washington Elementary School are roughly 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Washington Elementary School in?
Washington Elementary School is part of ALVA.
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