- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oglesby, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172967003083
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 116
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oglesby Esd 125 · Illinois
NCES ID 172967003083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Washington Elem School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 172967003083 · Oglesby, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (328 students)
Washington Elem School shrank from 134 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 10.3 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,925
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Washington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Oglesby Esd 125 reports $19,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 116 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oglesby, IL. CCD year-over-year: 134 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Oglesby, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Oglesby Esd 125?
Besides Washington Elem School, Oglesby Esd 125 also operates Lincoln Elem School (328 students). See the Oglesby Esd 125 district page for the complete list.