Washington Elementary School serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
8%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
148 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Mattoon Community Unit School District 2.
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