WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dixon USD 170 school district, located in Dixon, IL with about 512 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Washington Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Washington Elementary School, located at 703 E Morgan St in Dixon, Illinois, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Dixon Public School District (Unit School District 170). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition into middle school.

As a primary hub for the local community, Washington Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with student engagement. The school leverages its historic location in Dixon to create a close-knit atmosphere, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents to ensure that every child receives the individualized attention necessary for success in their formative educational years.

For more information, contact Washington Elem School at (815) 284-7727 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021-2257
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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dixon, IL with about 512 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dixon USD 170
Total Students:
512
Teachers:
30.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 512 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.3%
Two or more races
9.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.1%
Male
46.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.