Enrollment
214
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington County Middle School
Washington County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Springfield, Kentucky, enrolling 214 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington County also operates North Washington Elementary School (536 students) and Washington County High School (507 students) alongside Washington County Middle School.
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 County Middle School compares
Washington County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,598
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County, which includes Washington County Middle School.
$12,598
Per student
-5%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 49.3%
Federal 24.8%
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 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Washington County Middle School a good school?
Washington County Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Kentucky 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 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.
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