Overview
Washington Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Junction City, Kansas. The school enrolls 350 students. It is part of the Geary County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGeary County Schools
County20061
CityJunction City
ZIP66441
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200789001263
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment350
White24.6%
Hispanic / Latino30.6%
Black / African American23.7%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
Two or More Races16.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)