- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, IL
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174104004109
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 378
- 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 #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, IL.
School address
District: Washington Sd 52 · Illinois
NCES ID 174104004109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 174104004109 · Washington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Grade School (442 students)
Washington Middle School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
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 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,663
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
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Washington Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington Sd 52 reports $12,663 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 Grade School | Similar size | 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
Similar elementary schools in Washington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 90.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Sd 52?
Besides Washington Middle School, Washington Sd 52 also operates Lincoln Grade School (442 students). See the Washington Sd 52 district page for the complete list.