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#89 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 18% of private schools

Washington Catholic Elementary

Elementary School · Washington, IN

A private elementary school in Washington, IN serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Private

310 NE 2ND ST, Washington, IN 47501

  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.1 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Enrollment90
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Catholic Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated742/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,476

Median home value

$155,600

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.3%
Hispanic11.1%
Black3.3%
Asian2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Catholic Middle High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.1 mi246Compare →
Washington PrimaryEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–10.8 mi460Compare →
Washington IntermediateEnrollment path unverified2.92–41.0 mi495Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Washington Catholic Elementary is listed in Washington, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Washington Catholic Elementary

Washington Catholic Elementary is a private elementary school in Washington, IN, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 478 private schools in IN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Catholic Elementary

What grades does Washington Catholic Elementary serve?

Washington Catholic Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Washington Catholic Elementary?

Washington Catholic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Catholic Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Catholic Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Washington Catholic Elementary rank in IN?

Washington Catholic Elementary ranks #89 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Washington Catholic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Catholic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Washington Catholic Elementary a private school?

Yes, Washington Catholic Elementary is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Washington Catholic Elementary a religious school?

Washington Catholic Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
90
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Daviess County
Area population (ZIP 47501)
18,335
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
39.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47501; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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