Enrollment
117
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vincennes, IN
Washington Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Washington Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181212002696
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Learning Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Vincennes · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Vincennes, IN.
School address
District: Vincennes Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181212002696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
39:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+145% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Learning Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Learning Academy
Washington Learning Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Vincennes, Indiana, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run heavy: 39:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 145% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 117 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #29, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vincennes's public schools, it stands alongside South Knox Middle-High School (562 students): Washington Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (39:1 vs 16.5:1).
Vincennes Community School Corp also operates Lincoln High School (704 students) and George Rogers Clark School (626 students) alongside Washington Learning Academy.
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 Learning Academy compares
Washington Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 39:1 | ▲ 145% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
39:1
students per teacher
- 145% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$10,943
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 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Washington Learning Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vincennes Community School Corp, which includes Washington Learning Academy.
$10,943
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.5%
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 Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Rogers Clark School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Vigo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Vincennes
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~117 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Learning Academy
How many students attend Washington Learning Academy?
Washington Learning Academy has 117 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vincennes, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Learning Academy is 39:1, which is 145% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Learning Academy?
73.2% of students at Washington Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Washington Learning Academy is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Vincennes, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Learning Academy?
Washington Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Learning Academy rank among schools in Vincennes?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Vincennes, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vincennes on the city page.
Is Washington Learning Academy a good school?
Washington Learning Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Vincennes Community School Corp?
Besides Washington Learning Academy, Vincennes Community School Corp also operates Lincoln High School (704 students), George Rogers Clark School (626 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch (413 students). See the Vincennes Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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