Enrollment
488
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, IN
Washington Primary
Federal NCES profile for Washington Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181245002002
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Primary has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Primary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Primary
Washington Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Washington, Indiana, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 416 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students) and Washington Intermediate (536 students) alongside Washington Primary.
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 Primary compares
Washington Primary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$10,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Washington Primary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Community Schools, which includes Washington Primary.
$10,584
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 16.2%
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veale Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Primary
How many students attend Washington Primary?
Washington Primary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Primary is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Primary?
65.7% of students at Washington Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Primary?
The largest demographic group at Washington Primary is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Washington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Primary?
Washington Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Primary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Primary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Washington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Washington Primary a good school?
Washington Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Washington Community Schools?
Besides Washington Primary, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students), Washington Intermediate (536 students), and Washington Junior High School (357 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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