- Enrollment
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, DC
Ida B. Wells Ms
Federal NCES profile for Ida B. Wells Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 110003000524
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida B. Wells Ms earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the District of Columbia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most District of Columbia schools.
- #5 of 19
- middle schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 521
- students enrolled
Ida B. Wells Ms has class sizes near the District of Columbia median. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida B. Wells Ms ranks #5 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110003000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ida B. Wells Ms held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 110003000524 · Washington, DC Middle · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students)
Ida B. Wells Ms held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 47.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · District of Columbia schools → · Find another →
Ida B. Wells Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson-Reed H
Jackson-Reed Hs
1,855 students
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Education Campus
1,563 students
- Deal Ms
Deal Ms
1,462 students
- Coolidge Hs
Coolidge Hs
1,029 students
- Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Hs
943 students
- This school 521
Ida B. Wells Ms
521 students
What this shows Ida B. Wells Ms reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida B. Wells Ms compares
Ida B. Wells Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$31,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $33,119
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 174 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Ida B. Wells Ms is more mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
District finance for District of Columbia Public Schools reports $31,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ida B. Wells Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Reed Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Heights Education Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deal Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida B. Wells Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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Macfarland Ms
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Eliot-Hine Ms
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Jefferson Ms Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ida B. Wells Ms
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Ms?
Ida B. Wells Ms has 521 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells Ms is 11.1:1, which is 10% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 29% 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 Ida B. Wells Ms?
The largest demographic group at Ida B. Wells Ms is African American at 50.3% of enrollment, in Washington, DC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida B. Wells Ms?
Ida B. Wells Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ida B. Wells Ms rank among middle schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida B. Wells Ms ranks #5 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in District of Columbia Public Schools?
Besides Ida B. Wells Ms, District of Columbia Public Schools also operates Jackson-Reed Hs (1,855 students), Columbia Heights Education Campus (1,563 students), and Deal Ms (1,462 students). See the District of Columbia Public Schools district page for the complete list.