- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winnetka, IL
Carleton W Washburne School
Federal NCES profile for Carleton W Washburne School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174284004298
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carleton W Washburne School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Winnetka · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 376
- students enrolled
Carleton W Washburne School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton W Washburne School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Winnetka, IL.
School address
District: Winnetka Sd 36 · Illinois
NCES ID 174284004298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Carleton W Washburne School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 174284004298 · Winnetka, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 9.4:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: The Skokie School (362 students)
Carleton W Washburne School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carleton W Washburne School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carleton W Washburne School
376 students
- The Skokie Sch
The Skokie School
362 students
- Crow Island El
Crow Island Elem School
360 students
- Greeley Elem S
Greeley Elem School
355 students
- Hubbard Woods
Hubbard Woods Elem School
350 students
What this shows Carleton W Washburne School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carleton W Washburne School compares
Carleton W Washburne School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,925
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Carleton W Washburne School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Winnetka Sd 36 reports $30,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carleton W Washburne School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skokie School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crow Island Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbard Woods Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carleton W Washburne School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carleton W Washburne School
How many students attend Carleton W Washburne School?
Carleton W Washburne School has 376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winnetka, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carleton W Washburne School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carleton W Washburne School is 9.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carleton W Washburne School?
The largest demographic group at Carleton W Washburne School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Winnetka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carleton W Washburne School?
Carleton W Washburne School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carleton W Washburne School rank among public schools in Winnetka?
By Resource Investment Index, Carleton W Washburne School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Winnetka, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winnetka on the city page.
What other schools are in Winnetka Sd 36?
Besides Carleton W Washburne School, Winnetka Sd 36 also operates The Skokie School (362 students), Crow Island Elem School (360 students), and Greeley Elem School (355 students). See the Winnetka Sd 36 district page for the complete list.