- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, IA
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193024001705
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA.
School address
District: Washington Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193024001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 193024001705 · Washington, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 11.6:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewart Elementary School (457 students)
Washington Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewart Elemen
Stewart Elementary School
457 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
452 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
347 students
- Lincoln Upper
Lincoln Upper Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 120 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Comm School District reports $15,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Upper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% 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?
45.7% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Washington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Washington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington Comm School District?
Besides Washington Middle School, Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students), Washington High School (452 students), and Lincoln Upper Elementary School (344 students). See the Washington Comm School District district page for the complete list.