Enrollment
192
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington School
Washington School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Belleville, Illinois, enrolling 192 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 96% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Among Belleville's public schools, it stands alongside Belle Valley School (997 students): Washington School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.4:1 vs 12:1).
Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students) and Union Elem School (432 students) alongside Washington School.
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 School compares
Washington School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Sd 118, which includes Washington School.
$17,301
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Washington School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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