Washington Elementary School

406 East Madison Avenue
Fairfield, IA 52556
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
(16-17)
85-89%
77%
(16-17)
80-84%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
255 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Fairfield Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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