- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyons, IL
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172385002600
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 659
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyons, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.2 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172385002600 · Lyons, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (366 students)
Washington Middle School held near 693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.2 → 58.3 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
- This school
Washington Middle School
659 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
366 students
- Edison Elem Sc
Edison Elem School
282 students
- Home Elem Scho 256
Home Elem School
256 students
- J W Robinson J 251
J W Robinson Jr Elem School
251 students
- Costello Schoo 228
Costello School
228 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 659 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$19,997
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.2%
White 13.2%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lyons Sd 103 reports $19,997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Home Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Robinson Jr Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Costello School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyons, IL. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 693 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.2% of enrollment, in Lyons, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lyons, 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 Lyons Sd 103?
Besides Washington Middle School, Lyons Sd 103 also operates Lincoln Elem School (366 students), Edison Elem School (282 students), and Home Elem School (256 students). See the Lyons Sd 103 district page for the complete list.