Enrollment
296
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Johnston City, Illinois, enrolling 296 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Johnston City Cusd 1 spends $12,860 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 63 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 296 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Johnston City Cusd 1 also operates Johnston City High School (328 students) and Jefferson Elem School (270 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston City Cusd 1, which includes Washington Middle School.
$12,860
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 54.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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. See all public schools in Johnston City on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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