Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
96%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
35%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Oakton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
277 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
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-6
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
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