Enrollment
581
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Dorado, AR
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050568000281
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in El Dorado · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, AR.
School address
District: El Dorado School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050568000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in El Dorado, Arkansas, enrolling 581 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 581 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 581 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students) and Yocum Elementary School (580 students) alongside Washington Middle 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 Middle School compares
Washington Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 22% | - | - |
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.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$12,616
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 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
African American 47.5%
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Dorado School District, which includes Washington Middle School.
$12,616
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 35.3%
Federal 23.7%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yocum Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hugh Goodwin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~581 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Dorado, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 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 Middle School?
99.8% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is African American at 47.5% of enrollment, in El Dorado, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in El Dorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in El Dorado, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in El Dorado on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas 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 El Dorado School District?
Besides Washington Middle School, El Dorado School District also operates El Dorado High School (1,235 students), Yocum Elementary School (580 students), and Barton Jr. High School (540 students). See the El Dorado School District district page for the complete list.
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