Enrollment
516
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-29% 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 middle school in Springfield, Illinois, enrolling 516 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Washington Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Illinois schools and 29% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 186 spends $20,525 per pupil, 20% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 335 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 516 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Springfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Middle School (709 students): Washington Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students) and Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Washington Middle School.
$20,525
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, IL.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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