- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmi, IL
Washington Attendance Center
Federal NCES profile for Washington Attendance Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170850005297
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Attendance Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Carmi · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 269
- students enrolled
Washington Attendance Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Attendance Center ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL.
School address
District: Carmi-White County Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170850005297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Washington Attendance Center held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 170850005297 · Carmi, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Carmi-White County High School (419 students)
Washington Attendance Center held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Attendance Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carmi-White Co
Carmi-White County High School
419 students
- This school
Washington Attendance Center
269 students
- Carmi White Cn
Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch
188 students
- Lincoln Attend
Lincoln Attendance Center
176 students
- Jefferson Atte 158
Jefferson Attendance Center
158 students
- Prekindergarte 72
Prekindergarten Facility
72 students
What this shows Washington Attendance Center reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Attendance Center compares
Washington Attendance Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$14,809
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Washington Attendance Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Carmi-White County Cusd 5 reports $14,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Attendance Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Attendance Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Attendance Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prekindergarten Facility | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Attendance Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Carmi
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Attendance Center
How many students attend Washington Attendance Center?
Washington Attendance Center has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmi, IL. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Attendance Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Attendance Center is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Attendance Center?
The largest demographic group at Washington Attendance Center is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Carmi, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Attendance Center?
Washington Attendance Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Attendance Center rank among elementary schools in Carmi?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Attendance Center ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Carmi, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmi on the city page.
What other schools are in Carmi-White County Cusd 5?
Besides Washington Attendance Center, Carmi-White County Cusd 5 also operates Carmi-White County High School (419 students), Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch (188 students), and Lincoln Attendance Center (176 students). See the Carmi-White County Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.