- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, KY
Washington County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210576002047
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington County Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY.
School address
District: Washington County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210576002047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Washington County Middle School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210576002047 · Springfield, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 16.5:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Washington Elementary School (536 students)
Washington County Middle School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Washington County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Washingt
North Washington Elementary School
536 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County High School
507 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County Elementary School
473 students
- This school 214
Washington County Middle School
214 students
- Commander Acad 46
Commander Academy
46 students
What this shows Washington County Middle School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington County Middle School compares
Washington County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Washington County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Commander Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington County Middle School
How many students attend Washington County Middle School?
Washington County Middle School has 214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, KY. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington County Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington County Middle School?
59.6% of students at Washington County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington County Middle School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Springfield, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington County Middle School?
Washington County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Washington County Middle School rank among public schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Springfield, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington County?
Besides Washington County Middle School, Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students), Washington County High School (507 students), and Washington County Elementary School (473 students). See the Washington County district page for the complete list.