- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maywood, IL
Washington Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172511002747
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Dual Language Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Maywood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 346
- students enrolled
Washington Dual Language Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Dual Language Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL.
School address
District: Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 · Illinois
NCES ID 172511002747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Washington Dual Language Academy shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 172511002747 · Maywood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stevenson Middle School (682 students)
Washington Dual Language Academy shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Dual Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stevenson Midd
Stevenson Middle School
682 students
- Melrose Park E
Melrose Park Elem School
602 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
515 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
431 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem School
411 students
- This school
Washington Dual Language Academy
346 students
What this shows Washington Dual Language Academy reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Dual Language Academy compares
Washington Dual Language Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$20,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
African American 21.4%
Two or More 1.4%
White 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Washington Dual Language Academy is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 reports $20,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Melrose Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Maywood
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Washington Dual Language Academy?
Washington Dual Language Academy has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maywood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Dual Language Academy is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Maywood, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Dual Language Academy?
Washington Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Dual Language Academy rank among schools in Maywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Dual Language Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Maywood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Maywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89?
Besides Washington Dual Language Academy, Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 also operates Stevenson Middle School (682 students), Melrose Park Elem School (602 students), and Irving Middle School (515 students). See the Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 district page for the complete list.