- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belleville, IL
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170561006367
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 192
- students enrolled
Washington School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561006367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Washington School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170561006367 · Belleville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 27.4:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students)
Washington School shrank from 178 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.4 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
542 students
- Union Elem Sch
Union Elem School
432 students
- West Jr High S
West Jr High School
364 students
- Westhaven Elem
Westhaven Elementary
313 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
308 students
- This school 192
Washington School
192 students
What this shows Washington School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 96% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,365
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.5%
White 38.0%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Washington School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Belleville Sd 118 reports $19,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Belleville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belle Valley School
Standard public school
997 students 12:1 students per teacher
Whiteside Elem School
Standard public school
680 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Elem School
Standard public school
382 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
293 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Signal Hill Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 27.4:1, which is 96% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington School rank among schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Washington School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), Union Elem School (432 students), and West Jr High School (364 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.