Enrollment
721
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belvidere, IL
Washington Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170579000262
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 721
- students enrolled
Washington Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Academy
Washington Academy is a large combined-grade school in Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 721 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Belvidere's public schools, it stands alongside Seth Whitman Elem Sch (622 students): Washington Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.5:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students) and Belvidere High School (1,167 students) alongside Washington Academy.
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 Washington Academy compares
Washington Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$16,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 721 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579000262
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 26.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Washington Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 721:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Washington Academy.
$16,349
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Washington Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meehan Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Belvidere
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Academy
How many students attend Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Academy is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Washington Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Washington Academy rank among schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belvidere on the city page.
Is Washington Academy a good school?
Washington Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Washington Academy, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere High School (1,167 students), and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.