Washington G Elementary School
Washington G Elementary School serves 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Washington G Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington G Elementary School's student population of 691 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
691 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington G Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Washington G Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2280 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
92%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
5%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington G Elementary School?
691 students attend Washington G Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
92% of Washington G Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington G Elementary School offer ?
Washington G Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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