- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Johnston City, IL
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172055002322
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Johnston City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 296
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, IL.
School address
District: Johnston City Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172055002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 172055002322 · Johnston City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnston City High School (328 students)
Washington Middle School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnston City
Johnston City High School
328 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
296 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
270 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
163 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 296 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 Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Johnston City Cusd 1 reports $13,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 296 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Johnston City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Johnston City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Johnston City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnston City Cusd 1?
Besides Washington Middle School, Johnston City Cusd 1 also operates Johnston City High School (328 students), Jefferson Elem School (270 students), and Lincoln Elem School (163 students). See the Johnston City Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.