At a glance
Reported students
415
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Washington District Elementary: 415 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 374
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.4:1
What the reported data says about Washington District Elementary
Washington District Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colonial Beach. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Westmoreland County Public Schools. NCES reports 415 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 White (49.2%) and Black (21.2%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. 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 District Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White49.2%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black21.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.8%
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 Westmoreland County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cople Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
337 reported students
Westmoreland High
High · Grades 09–12
488 reported students
Montross Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
334 reported students
Public schools near Washington District Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Beach High High · Colonial Beach Public Schools | 08–12 | 226 | 5.6 mi |
| Colonial Beach Elementary Elementary · Colonial Beach Public Schools | PK–07 | 367 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington District Elementary
What grades does Washington District Elementary serve?
Washington District Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Westmoreland County Public Schools.
How many students attend Washington District Elementary?
Washington District Elementary reported 415 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 374 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington District Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 415 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington District Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington District Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Westmoreland County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Washington District Elementary in?
Washington District Elementary is part of Westmoreland County Public Schools, based in Montross, VA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington District Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Colonial Beach High (5.6 mi), Colonial Beach Elementary (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.