- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Island, IL
Washington Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173441003529
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 529
- students enrolled
Washington Jr High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Jr High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441003529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Washington Jr High School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 173441003529 · Rock Island, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island High School (1,812 students)
Washington Jr High School grew from 484 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Island Hi
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- Rock Island Ac 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- This school 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- Edison Jr High 398
Edison Jr High School
398 students
What this shows Washington Jr High School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Jr High School compares
Washington Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.0%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Washington Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Island Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Island
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Jr High School
How many students attend Washington Jr High School?
Washington Jr High School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Jr High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Jr High School is White at 35.0% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Jr High School?
Washington Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Jr High School ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Washington Jr High School, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island High School (1,812 students), Rock Island Academy (540 students), and Eugene Field Elem School (496 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.