- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, PA
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 422499006912
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Junior High School has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Junior High School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Washington, PA.
School address
District: Washington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422499006912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Washington Junior High School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 422499006912 · Washington, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Park El Sch (864 students)
Washington Junior High School shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Par
Washington Park El Sch
864 students
- Washington Hs
Washington Hs
387 students
- This school 205
Washington Junior High School
205 students
What this shows Washington Junior High School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Junior High School compares
Washington Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$16,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
African American 29.3%
Two or More 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Washington Junior High School is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Sd reports $16,551 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 Park El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Hs | Larger | 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
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Washington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Junior High School
How many students attend Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has 205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Junior High School is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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?
100.0% of students at Washington Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Junior High School is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Washington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Junior High School?
Washington Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 #6 of 10 public schools in Washington, PA. 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 Sd?
Besides Washington Junior High School, Washington Sd also operates Washington Park El Sch (864 students) and Washington Hs (387 students). See the Washington Sd district page for the complete list.