Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(847) 905-4900
Washington Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Washington Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Washington Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Washington Elementary School's student population of 558 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 558 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #761 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 26% |
| Black | 13% | 17% |
| White | 41% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Evanston CCSD 65 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is Evanston Township High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rice Childrens Center (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Evanston Rice Childrens Center Grades: 2-8 | 36 students
0.3 miles
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450 0.3 2-8 36 - Evanston Chute Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
0.5 miles
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8600 0.5 6-8 589 - Evanston Park School Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 66 students
0.5 miles
828 Main St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8590 0.5 Inquire with school 66 - Evanston Nichols Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 725 students
0.6 miles
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8660 0.6 6-8 725 - Evanston Dawes Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 380 students
0.7 miles
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3400 0.7 K-5 380
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