- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Washington Intrmd Sch held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 421662007218 · New Castle, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 14.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle Shs (740 students)
Washington Intrmd Sch held near 706 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington Intrmd Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Shs
New Castle Shs
740 students
- Harry W Lockle
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
736 students
- This school
Washington Intrmd Sch
707 students
- New Castle Jhs
New Castle Jhs
689 students
What this shows Washington Intrmd Sch reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Intrmd Sch compares
Washington Intrmd Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for New Castle Area Sd reports $18,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~707 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 706 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.