WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockford SD 205 school district, located in Rockford, IL with about 418 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 28 teachers, Washington Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 is a public school located in the heart of Rockford, Illinois, serving students in the Rockford Public School District 205. The school is situated on West Street and serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, focusing on providing core instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a large urban district, the school works to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its student population through a structured curriculum designed to foster early literacy and numeracy skills.

In addition to its classroom instruction, Washington Elementary functions as a vital pillar for the community in the 61102 zip code. The school’s administration and faculty focus on maintaining a safe, supportive learning environment that encourages student growth and engagement. Like many schools in the Rockford area, it emphasizes a commitment to equity and student achievement, providing various resources and programming intended to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Washington Elementary School at (815) 966-3740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.