Enrollment
721
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170579000262
Washington Academy — Belvidere, IL
Federal NCES profile for Washington Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 37/100.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Academy reports 721 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 721 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Belvidere Cusd 100 spends $18,415 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.6% from local sources (property taxes), 47.3% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (37/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 721 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 721
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -14% 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.
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.
$18,415
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Belvidere, IL.
What is the quality grade for Washington Academy?
Washington Academy receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (37/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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