At a glance
Reported students
244
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School: 244 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Washington. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Wilkes County. NCES reports 244 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49.2%) and White (33.6%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.6%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black49.2%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wilkes County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington-Wilkes Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
365 reported students
Washington-Wilkes Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
285 reported students
Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School
High · Grades 09–12
368 reported students
Public schools near Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Wilkes Primary School Elementary · Wilkes County | KG–03 | 365 | 0.6 mi |
| Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School High · Wilkes County | 09–12 | 368 | 1.8 mi |
| Washington-Wilkes Middle School Middle · Wilkes County | 06–08 | 285 | 1.8 mi |
| Wilkes County Regional Detention Center High · Department of Juvenile Justice | 06–12 | 10 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington-Wilkes Elementary School
What grades does Washington-Wilkes Elementary School serve?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wilkes County.
How many students attend Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School reported 244 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 194 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 244 students and 18.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington-Wilkes Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wilkes County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Washington-Wilkes Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Washington-Wilkes Elementary School in?
Washington-Wilkes Elementary School is part of Wilkes County, based in Washington, GA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington-Wilkes Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington-Wilkes Primary School (0.6 mi), Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School (1.8 mi), Washington-Wilkes Middle School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.