- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, IL
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172655000766
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 543
- students enrolled
Washington School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monticello, IL.
School address
District: Monticello Cusd 25 · Illinois
NCES ID 172655000766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Washington School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 172655000766 · Monticello, IL Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Monticello High School (489 students)
Washington School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 40.0 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
- This school
Washington School
543 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High School
489 students
- Monticello Mid
Monticello Middle School
405 students
- White Heath El
White Heath Elem School
270 students
What this shows Washington School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,828
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Washington School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Monticello Cusd 25 reports $13,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Heath Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, IL. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Monticello, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Monticello, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Monticello Cusd 25?
Besides Washington School, Monticello Cusd 25 also operates Monticello High School (489 students), Monticello Middle School (405 students), and White Heath Elem School (270 students). See the Monticello Cusd 25 district page for the complete list.