- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pekin, IN
East Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180300000073
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Washington Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN.
School address
District: East Washington School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180300000073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
East Washington Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 180300000073 · Pekin, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 14.9:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: East Washington Elementary School (506 students)
East Washington Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
East Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Washingto
East Washington Elementary School
506 students
- This school
East Washington Middle School
418 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
392 students
What this shows East Washington Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Washington Middle School compares
East Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, East Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Washington School Corp reports $12,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Washington Middle School
How many students attend East Washington Middle School?
East Washington Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pekin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Washington Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Washington Middle School?
48.4% of students at East Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Washington Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Pekin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Washington Middle School?
East Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pekin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Washington School Corp?
Besides East Washington Middle School, East Washington School Corp also operates East Washington Elementary School (506 students) and Eastern High School (392 students). See the East Washington School Corp district page for the complete list.