At a glance
Reported students
707
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
721.5
Washington Intrmd Sch: 707 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Washington Intrmd Sch
Washington Intrmd Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in New Castle. It is one of 4 current school records connected to New Castle Area SD. NCES reports 707 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.8%) and multiracial (24.9%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Intrmd Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.8%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black17.5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial24.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Castle Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–02
736 reported students
New Castle JHS
Middle · Grades 06–08
689 reported students
New Castle SHS
High · Grades 09–12
740 reported students
Public schools near Washington Intrmd Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center Elementary · New Castle Area SD | KG–02 | 736 | 1.4 mi |
| Union Memorial El Sch Elementary · Union Area SD | PK–05 | 320 | 2.1 mi |
| Neshannock Memorial El Sch Elementary · Neshannock Township SD | KG–06 | 688 | 3.4 mi |
| Shenango El Sch Elementary · Shenango Area SD | KG–06 | 485 | 3.6 mi |
| Laurel El Sch Elementary · Laurel SD | KG–06 | 503 | 4.5 mi |
| Mohawk El Sch Elementary · Mohawk Area SD | KG–05 | 709 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Intrmd Sch
What grades does Washington Intrmd Sch serve?
Washington Intrmd Sch reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Castle Area SD.
How many students attend Washington Intrmd Sch?
Washington Intrmd Sch reported 707 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 717 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Intrmd Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 707 students and 48.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Washington Intrmd Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Intrmd Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Castle Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Washington Intrmd Sch in?
Washington Intrmd Sch is part of New Castle Area SD, based in New Castle, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Intrmd Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (1.4 mi), Union Memorial El Sch (2.1 mi), Neshannock Memorial El Sch (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.