Washington Elem School

www.dps170.org

444 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

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.

444

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	32
Black	24
Asian	4
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
338 (76.1 %)
Two or More
43 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.2 %)
Black
24 (5.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Dixon USD 170
Phone:	(815)934-9660
Website:	http://www.dps170.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 99

Kindergarten 161

Grade 1 184