Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2626 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
15%
28%
Black
36%
16%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #2626 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
311 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of George Washington Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
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