Washington Elementary School (Closed 2018)

15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(16-17)
≤5%
32%
(16-17)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
90%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.18
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
248 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Washington Elementary School students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of W Harvey-Dixmoor Public School District 147.

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