Enrollment
347
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Washington, Iowa, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 120 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 76 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 347 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Washington Comm School District also operates Stewart Elementary School (457 students) and Washington High School (452 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Comm School District, which includes Washington Middle School.
$13,632
Per student
+6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.0%
Federal 12.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa 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 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.
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