Enrollment
357
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, IN
Washington Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181245002007
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Junior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Junior High School
Washington Junior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Washington, Indiana, enrolling 357 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Washington Junior High School is leaner than roughly 88% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students) and Washington Intermediate (536 students) alongside Washington Junior High School.
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 School compares
Washington Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$10,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Washington Junior High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Community Schools, which includes Washington Junior High School.
$10,584
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Junior High School
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has 357 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Junior High School?
60.8% of students at Washington Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Junior High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Washington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Junior High School a good school?
Washington Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana 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 Washington Community Schools?
Besides Washington Junior High School, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students), Washington Intermediate (536 students), and Washington Primary (488 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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