Washington Elem School

www.champaignschools.org

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 606 E. Grove St. in Champaign, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both the academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum areas alongside character development, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

The school is deeply integrated into the historic neighborhood it serves, often acting as a hub for community engagement and parent involvement. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on personalized instruction, Washington Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student curiosity and critical thinking. Its mission is centered on ensuring that every child receives the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving society, maintaining high standards while cultivating a welcoming culture for families in the Champaign area.

367

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	35
Black	246
Asian	18
Two or More	20

Black
246 (67.0 %)
White
48 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (9.5 %)
Two or More
20 (5.4 %)
Asian
18 (4.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Champaign CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)351-3901
Website:	http://www.champaignschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 49