Washington School

Washington School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Washington School's student population of 153 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
153 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Washington School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
27%
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Black
47%
17%
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White
40%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.62
This chart display the diversity score of Washington School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington School?
153 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Washington School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Belleville SD 118 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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