Enrollment
118
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Junior High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Junior High
Washington Junior High is a small middle school in Riverdale, Illinois, enrolling 118 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Washington Junior High is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Illinois schools, with 118 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dolton Sd 148 spends $20,678 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students) and Washington Elem School (282 students) alongside Washington Junior High.
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 Junior High compares
Washington Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 148, which includes Washington Junior High.
$20,678
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.5%
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 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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~118 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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