George Washington Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
George Washington Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
13%
Black
61%
13%
White
2%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Chicago Urban Enterprise Academy 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 36% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
542 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of George Washington Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of School City Of East Chicago School District.
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