- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valparaiso, IN
Washington Twp Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Twp Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180900002009
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Twp Middle/High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #19 of 23
- public schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Twp Middle/High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Middle/High School ranks #19 of 23 public schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Washington Twp Middle/High School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180900002009 · Valparaiso, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students)
Washington Twp Middle/High School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Washington Twp Middle/High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Washington Twp Middle/High School
456 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Middle/High School
440 students
- Kouts Middle/H
Kouts Middle/High School
381 students
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Elementary School
339 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Elementary School
336 students
- Kouts Elementa
Kouts Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Washington Twp Middle/High School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Twp Middle/High School compares
Washington Twp Middle/High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$10,771
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Washington Twp Middle/High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Porter County School Corp reports $10,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington Twp Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Twp Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Valparaiso
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Twp Middle/High School
How many students attend Washington Twp Middle/High School?
Washington Twp Middle/High School has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Twp Middle/High School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Twp Middle/High School?
22.3% of students at Washington Twp Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Twp Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Twp Middle/High School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Twp Middle/High School?
Washington Twp Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Twp Middle/High School rank among public schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Twp Middle/High School ranks #19 of 23 public schools in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Washington Twp Middle/High School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), Kouts Middle/High School (381 students), and Washington Twp Elementary School (339 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.