Enrollment
376
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carleton W Washburne School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carleton W Washburne School
Carleton W Washburne School is a mid-sized middle school in Winnetka, Illinois, enrolling 376 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Carleton W Washburne School is leaner than roughly 93% of Illinois schools and 33% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Winnetka Sd 36 spends $31,932 per pupil, 87% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Winnetka Sd 36 also operates The Skokie School (362 students) and Crow Island Elem School (360 students) alongside Carleton W Washburne School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carleton W Washburne School compares
Carleton W Washburne School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$31,932
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnetka Sd 36, which includes Carleton W Washburne School.
$31,932
Per student
+87%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+92%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.8%
State 22.8%
Federal 1.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carleton W Washburne School a good school?
Carleton W Washburne School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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