Washington Elementary School
Tel:
(309) 829-7034
- Washington Elementary School serves 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower 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
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 0.47, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #573 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 10% | 17% |
| White | 72% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bloomington 87 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 Bloomington High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bloomington Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bloomington Bloomington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,390 student
0.4 miles
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201 0.4 9-12 1,390 - Bloomington Bloomington Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 1,247 student
0.5 miles
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086 0.5 6-8 1,247 - Bloomington Oakland Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 486 students
0.5 miles
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302 0.5 K-5 486 - Bloomington Regional Alop School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 220 students
1.1 miles
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807 1.1 11-12 220 - Bloomington Safe School Program Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school | 22 students
1.1 miles
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807 1.1 Inquire with school 22
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