Washington School serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 School?
178 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Washington School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Flora Community Unit School District 35.
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