- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plymouth, IN
Washington Discovery Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Discovery Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180906001501
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Discovery Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Plymouth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Discovery Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Discovery Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN.
School address
District: Plymouth Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180906001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Washington Discovery Academy grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 180906001501 · Plymouth, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 16.1:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Plymouth High School (1,034 students)
Washington Discovery Academy grew from 225 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Discovery Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,034 students
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High School
498 students
- Riverside Inte
Riverside Intermediate
450 students
- Menominee Elem 379
Menominee Elementary School
379 students
- Webster Elemen 310
Webster Elementary School
310 students
- This school 257
Washington Discovery Academy
257 students
What this shows Washington Discovery Academy reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Discovery Academy compares
Washington Discovery Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
White 37.0%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Washington Discovery Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plymouth Community School Corp reports $12,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Discovery Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menominee Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Discovery Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Plymouth
3 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 (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Discovery Academy
How many students attend Washington Discovery Academy?
Washington Discovery Academy has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plymouth, IN. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Discovery Academy is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Discovery Academy?
60.0% of students at Washington Discovery Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Discovery Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Discovery Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in Plymouth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Discovery Academy?
Washington Discovery Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Discovery Academy rank among elementary schools in Plymouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Discovery Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Plymouth, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plymouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth Community School Corp?
Besides Washington Discovery Academy, Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students), Lincoln Junior High School (498 students), and Riverside Intermediate (450 students). See the Plymouth Community School Corp district page for the complete list.