Washington Elementary School

122 S Garfield Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
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Hispanic
48%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
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White
39%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanics Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
440 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mundelein ESD 75 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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