Washington Elementary School vs. North Jacksonville School
Should you attend Washington Elementary School or North Jacksonville School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
North Jacksonville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Jacksonville School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
231 students
158 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1690 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
25
Grade 1 Students
48
17
Grade 2 Students
37
38
Grade 3 Students
40
17
Grade 4 Students
33
31
Grade 5 Students
34
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
69%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
11%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
3%
