Top Rankings
Washington Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,639 students in Washington Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Washington Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,639 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Washington Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
24%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,839 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,839
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,943
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Washington Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Veale Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 E 450 S
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3968
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Washington Upper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8363
Gr: 5-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Washington Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 E National Hwy
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8360
Gr: PK-1 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Washington Intermediate
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Nw 11th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-8366
Gr: 2-4 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Ne 6th St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2682
Gr: 7-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Washington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Walnut St
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Washington Community Schools?
Washington Community Schools manages 6 public schools serving 2,639 students.
What is the rank of Washington Community Schools?
Washington Community Schools is ranked #276 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington Community Schools?
62% of Washington Community Schools students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington Community Schools?
Washington Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Washington Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,943 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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