George Washington Elementary School

12545 S Homan Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 15-19% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

George Washington Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
15-19%
33%
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(18-19)
20-24%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
46%
27%
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Black
44%
17%
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White
9%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
296 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Cook County SD 130 School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Pre-K Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School Half Day for Students and Paraprofessionals
June 03, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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