Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of George Washington Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
238 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of George Washington Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 238 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
