Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Washburn, IL, encompassing approximately 106.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School's ranking?
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School is ranked #1289 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School often compared to?
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metamora Grade School, Henry-senachwine Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School?
157 students attend Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School?
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School offer ?
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School part of?
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School is part of Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 School District.
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