- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, IL
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173708003844
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 516
- students enrolled
Washington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708003844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 173708003844 · Springfield, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Washington Middle School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 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
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 516
Washington Middle School
516 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 516 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.7%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
White 31.5%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Springfield
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Middle School
Standard public school
517 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
U S Grant Middle School
Standard public school
498 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Magnet School
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% 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 African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Washington Middle School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.