Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(815)883-3517
- Washington Elementary School serves 165 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 165 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2170 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 83% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oglesby ESD 125 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Elementary School is La Salle-peru Township High School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Junior High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oglesby Lincoln Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
0.0 miles
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815)883-3517 0.0 PK-5 411 - La Salle Jackson School Magnet School
Grades: PK | 76 students
3.3 miles
345 6th St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815)223-0786 3.3 PK 76 - La Salle La Salle-peru Township High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1219 students
3.4 miles
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815)223-1721 3.4 9-12 1219 - La Salle Lincoln Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 289 students
3.6 miles
1165 St Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815)223-0786 3.6 6-8 289 - La Salle Northwest Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 558 students
4.1 miles
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815)223-0786 4.1 K-5 558
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