Washington H Elementary School
Tel:
(773)535-6225
- Washington H Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (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 11% (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.
Top Placements
Washington H Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Washington H Elementary School's student population of 369 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 369 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington H Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington H Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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 | #3116 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 100% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Chicago SD 299 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington H Elementary School is Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mcdowell Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Mcdowell Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 170 students
0.4 miles
1419 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-6404 0.4 PK-5 170 - Chicago Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 212 students
0.5 miles
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773)568-8000 0.5 K-8 212 - Chicago Burnside Elementary Scholastic Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-8 | 511 students
0.6 miles
650 E 91st Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-3300 0.6 PK-8 511 - Chicago Ashe Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 276 students
0.8 miles
8505 S Ingleside Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773)535-3550 0.8 K-8 276 - Chicago Earhart Elementary Opt For Knowl School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 250 students
0.8 miles
1710 E 93rd St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773)535-6416 0.8 K-8 250
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