Washington School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bessemer, Michigan 49911 · Bessemer Area School District
#813 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#28126 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington School
Washington School is a public elementary located in Bessemer, in the Bessemer Area School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 179 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 813th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (69th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 179.
There are 2 schools in Bessemer; Washington School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
AD Johnston JrSr High School
Bessemer · Public high · Grades 7–12
164 students · 569 m away
WakefieldMarenisco School
Wakefield · Public other · Grades PK–12
236 students · 8.5 km away
Luther L Wright K12 School
Ironwood · Public other · Grades PK–12
770 students · 8.8 km away
Hurley High
Hurley · Public high · Grades 6–12
309 students · 12 km away
Hurley Elementary
Hurley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
AkronFairgrove Elem School
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Millside Elementary School
Clay · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
179 students
Parkside Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Lake Ann Elementary School
Interlochen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center
New Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
180 students
Parchment Northwood Elem School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
178 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington School a good school?
Washington School has a Success Index (US) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #813 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington School rank in Michigan?
Washington School ranks #813 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #28126 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School had 179 students in 2025.
Is Washington School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Washington School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.