Washington G Elem School

www.cps.edu

639 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Washington George Elementary School is a public PK-8 institution located in the South Deering neighborhood of Chicago, serving the students of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it plays a foundational role in the local community, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational experience that spans from early childhood through the middle school years. The school is part of a district-wide effort to support academic growth and student development in a diverse urban environment.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of CPS, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare students for high school success. Located on East 114th Street, the school serves as a central hub for families in the 60617 zip code, working to foster a collaborative environment between educators, parents, and community stakeholders. Like many schools in the district, Washington George utilizes various curricula and enrichment programs designed to address the unique needs of its student population, aiming to provide a safe and equitable learning space for all attendees.

639

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington G Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	573
Black	28
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
573 (89.7 %)
White
32 (5.0 %)
Black
28 (4.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	City of Chicago SD 299
Phone:	(773)535-5010
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	639
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington G Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	69
Grade 7	85
Grade 8	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington G Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	50.5%
Male	316	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)