Washington Elementary School (Closed 2018)

15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Washington Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
≤5%
32%
This chart display 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
This chart display 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
90%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
n/a
47%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.18
This chart display the diversity score of Washington Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
This chart display 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 2014-15 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
248 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147.

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