Enrollment
418
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Washington Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Washington Middle School
East Washington Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pekin, Indiana, enrolling 418 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 418 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
East Washington School Corp also operates East Washington Elementary School (506 students) and Eastern High School (392 students) alongside East Washington Middle 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 East Washington Middle School compares
East Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,069
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Washington School Corp, which includes East Washington Middle School.
$12,069
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.4%
Federal 17.5%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~418 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pekin on the city page.
Is East Washington Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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