Washington Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
27%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
149 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Harvard CUSD 50 School District.
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