Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 117 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
117 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
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28%
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 2013-14 school year data.
Black
12%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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.
0.36
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
77%
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 (11-12)
27%
27%
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 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
117 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 9% 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 29:1, 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 East Alton SD 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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