- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Washington Junior High School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 181245002007 · Washington, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.9:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (827 students)
Washington Junior High School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
827 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
536 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary
488 students
- This school
Washington Junior High School
357 students
- Washington Upp
Washington Upper Elementary
350 students
- Veale Elementa 81
Veale Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Washington Junior High School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Junior High School compares
Washington Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Washington Community Schools reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~357 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.