- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverdale, IL
Washington Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Washington Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171245005040
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Junior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 118
- students enrolled
Washington Junior High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Riverdale, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245005040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Washington Junior High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171245005040 · Riverdale, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Washington Junior High shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.3 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- This school 118
Washington Junior High
118 students
What this shows Washington Junior High reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Junior High compares
Washington Junior High is a shrinking 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.6%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Washington Junior High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Junior High
How many students attend Washington Junior High?
Washington Junior High has 118 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverdale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Washington Junior High is African American at 96.6% of enrollment, in Riverdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Junior High?
Washington Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Junior High rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Washington Junior High, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.