How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Northern Wells Community Schools | Washington Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ossian, Indiana | Washington, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 2,464 | 2,461 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Northern Wells Community Schools | Washington Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,198 | $12,014 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.1% | 16.2% |
| State Revenue | 59.3% | 63.8% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 20.1% |
Northern Wells Community Schools
Federal State Local
Washington Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Northern Wells Community Schools | Washington Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.3% | 67.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 20.4% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.9% | 45.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Northern Wells Community Schools | Washington Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 429.3:1 | 607:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.4% | 27.6% |
School Types
Northern Wells Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Washington Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.