Enrollment
543
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172655000766
Washington School — Monticello, IL
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 33/100.
School address
District: Monticello Cusd 25 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington School reports 543 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 543 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monticello Cusd 25 spends $16,001 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.9% from local sources (property taxes), 16.5% from the state, and 5.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (33/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 543 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 543
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172655000766
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 543:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Cusd 25, which includes Washington School.
$16,001
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 16.5%
Federal 5.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 543 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monticello, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington School is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monticello, IL.
What is the quality grade for Washington School?
Washington School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (33/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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