Washington Elementary School

100 Buchanan St
Rushville, IL 62681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Washington Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington Elementary School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
204 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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-1
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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