Washington Elementary School

122 S Garfield Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Washington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mundelein, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
467 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
51%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
38%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
29.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Washington Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanics Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
467 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mundelein ESD 75 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Washington Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mundelein, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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