Enrollment
269
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Attendance Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Attendance Center
Washington Attendance Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Carmi, Illinois, enrolling 269 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 269 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Carmi-White County Cusd 5 spends $13,075 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carmi's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Attendance Center (176 students): Washington Attendance Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11:1).
Carmi-White County Cusd 5 also operates Carmi-White County High School (419 students) and Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch (188 students) alongside Washington Attendance Center.
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 Attendance Center compares
Washington Attendance Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 94.1%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carmi-White County Cusd 5, which includes Washington Attendance Center.
$13,075
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.8%
State 45.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Attendance Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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