- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Alton, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171296001546
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Alton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 130
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Alton, IL.
School address
District: East Alton Sd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 171296001546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171296001546 · East Alton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 43.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood Elem School (393 students)
Washington Elem School held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood Elem
Eastwood Elem School
393 students
- East Alton Mid
East Alton Middle School
193 students
- This school 130
Washington Elem School
130 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.3:1 | ▲ 209% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
43.3:1
students per teacher
- 209% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 77.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Washington Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for East Alton Sd 13 reports $17,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Alton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 130 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Alton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 43.3:1, which is 209% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 176% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in East Alton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Elem School rank among public schools in East Alton?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Alton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Alton Sd 13?
Besides Washington Elem School, East Alton Sd 13 also operates Eastwood Elem School (393 students) and East Alton Middle School (193 students). See the East Alton Sd 13 district page for the complete list.