Washington SD 52 School District

303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571-1473
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Washington SD 52 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 837 students in Washington SD 52 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Washington SD 52 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
837 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Washington SD 52 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#106 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
48%
28%
42%
30%
64%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,664
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,249
$21,244

Best Washington SD 52 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 N Main St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3361
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Grade School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 Jackson St
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3321
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District manages 2 public schools serving 837 students.
What is the rank of Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District is ranked #102 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Washington SD 52 School District?
89% of Washington SD 52 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Washington SD 52 School District?
Washington SD 52 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Washington SD 52 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,249 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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