- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Washington Middle School grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 050568000281 · El Dorado, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 11.9:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: El Dorado High School (1,235 students)
Washington Middle School grew from 536 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Dorado High
El Dorado High School
1,235 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
581 students
- Yocum Elementa
Yocum Elementary School
580 students
- Barton Jr. Hig
Barton Jr. High School
540 students
- Hugh Goodwin E
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
508 students
- Northwest Elem 477
Northwest Elementary School
477 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for El Dorado School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~581 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.