Washington Elementary School

420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#590 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
3%
28%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
77%
46%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.39
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
56%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
487 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Marion CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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