- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Washington, IA
Washington High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193024001704
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA.
School address
District: Washington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193024001704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Washington High School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 193024001704 · Washington, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 16.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewart Elementary School (457 students)
Washington High School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Washington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
457 students
- This school
Washington High School
452 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
347 students
- Lincoln Upper
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Washington High School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington High School compares
Washington High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Washington High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Comm School District reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington High School
How many students attend Washington High School?
Washington High School has 452 students enrolled. It is a high school in Washington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington High School?
42.7% of students at Washington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington High School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington High School?
Washington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington Comm School District?
Besides Washington High School, Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students), Washington Middle School (347 students), and Lincoln Upper Elementary School (344 students). See the Washington Comm School District district page for the complete list.