Enrollment
257
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Discovery Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Discovery Academy
Washington Discovery Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Plymouth, Indiana, enrolling 257 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (37%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Plymouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Riverside Intermediate (450 students): Washington Discovery Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Plymouth Community School Corp also operates Plymouth High School (1,034 students) and Lincoln Junior High School (498 students) alongside Washington Discovery Academy.
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 Discovery Academy compares
Washington Discovery Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,481
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth Community School Corp, which includes Washington Discovery Academy.
$11,481
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Discovery Academy a good school?
Washington Discovery Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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