Washington Elementary School

724 University Ave
Crookston, MN 56716
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 117 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 2, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
20%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
71%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
117 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Crookston Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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