Enrollment
707
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 421662007218
Washington Intrmd Sch — New Castle, PA
Federal NCES profile for Washington Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Castle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Intrmd Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Intrmd Sch reports 707 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% above the Pennsylvania average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 707 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Castle Area Sd spends $21,873 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.9% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 26.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Intrmd Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 79% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,873
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 707 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 707 Top 79% in Pennsylvania — larger than 21% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +72% vs state
NCES ID 421662007218
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Two or More 24.9%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 707:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.2%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 115
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle Area Sd, which includes Washington Intrmd Sch.
$21,873
Per student
-4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 58.9%
Federal 26.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Intrmd Sch
How many students attend Washington Intrmd Sch?
Washington Intrmd Sch has 707 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in New Castle, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Intrmd Sch?
100.0% of students at Washington Intrmd Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Intrmd Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington Intrmd Sch is White at 48.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in New Castle, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Intrmd Sch?
Washington Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.