Enrollment
707
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, PA
Washington Intrmd Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington Intrmd Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421662007218
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Intrmd Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Intrmd Sch has class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intrmd Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: New Castle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421662007218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+8% 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
What stands out at Washington Intrmd Sch
Washington Intrmd Sch is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling 707 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 707 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Two or More (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 707 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 707 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among New Castle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students): Washington Intrmd Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15:1).
New Castle Area Sd also operates New Castle Shs (740 students) and Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students) alongside Washington Intrmd Sch.
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 Intrmd Sch compares
Washington Intrmd Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$18,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Washington Intrmd Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle Area Sd, which includes Washington Intrmd Sch.
$18,420
Per student
+3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Washington Intrmd Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Jhs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Intrmd Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in New Castle
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Standard public school
736 students 15:1 students per teacher
Mohawk El Sch
Standard public school
709 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Neshannock Memorial El Sch
Standard public school
688 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Laurel El Sch
Standard public school
503 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Shenango El Sch
Standard public school
485 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
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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 an 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 14.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Intrmd Sch?
Washington Intrmd Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Intrmd Sch rank among elementary schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Intrmd Sch ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Castle on the city page.
Is Washington Intrmd Sch a good school?
Washington Intrmd Sch earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 New Castle Area Sd?
Besides Washington Intrmd Sch, New Castle Area Sd also operates New Castle Shs (740 students), Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students), and New Castle Jhs (689 students). See the New Castle Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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