Enrollment
428
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pekin, IL
Washington Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173108005189
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Pekin · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 428
- students enrolled
Washington Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Intermediate School
Washington Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pekin, Illinois, enrolling 428 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pekin's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wilson Intermediate School (600 students): Washington Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 15:1).
Pekin Psd 108 also operates Wilson Intermediate School (600 students) and Broadmoor Junior High School (387 students) alongside Washington Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Washington Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 428 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
25.0%
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
$16,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Washington Intermediate School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pekin Psd 108, which includes Washington Intermediate School.
$16,030
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 42.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C B Smith Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Pekin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Intermediate School
Standard public school
600 students 15:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
290 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
C B Smith Elem School
Standard public school
264 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elem School
Standard public school
196 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Willow Elem School
Standard public school
192 students 12:1 students per teacher
Scott Altman Primary School
Standard public school
189 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Intermediate School
How many students attend Washington Intermediate School?
Washington Intermediate School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pekin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Intermediate School 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 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Intermediate School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Pekin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Intermediate School?
Washington Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Pekin?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pekin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pekin on the city page.
Is Washington Intermediate School a good school?
Washington Intermediate School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Pekin Psd 108?
Besides Washington Intermediate School, Pekin Psd 108 also operates Wilson Intermediate School (600 students), Broadmoor Junior High School (387 students), and Jefferson Elem School (290 students). See the Pekin Psd 108 district page for the complete list.
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