Enrollment
504
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Toledo, OH
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390482304231
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #88 of 99
- public schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #88 of 99 public schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Junior High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Junior High School
Washington Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 504 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 504 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #516, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 504 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Toledo's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Junior High School (496 students): Washington Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 22.5:1).
Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students) and Silver Creek Elementary School (679 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 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 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Washington Junior High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Local, which includes Washington Junior High School.
$13,350
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 15.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoreland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar middle schools in Toledo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
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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 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School is 15.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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?
44.5% of students at Washington Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Junior High School is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #88 of 99 public schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Washington Junior High School a good school?
Washington Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Local?
Besides Washington Junior High School, Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students), Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students), and Shoreland Elementary School (650 students). See the Washington Local district page for the complete list.
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