Washington Elem School

School Overview
Washington Elementary School, located at 819 W. Chicago St. in Elgin, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in the state. The school is situated in a historically established neighborhood near the heart of Elgin, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible, community-centered public education. As a primary school, it focuses on building core academic skills in reading, mathematics, and social-emotional development for children in their earliest years of formal schooling.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington Elementary is known for operating within a diverse and culturally rich community. The school emphasizes an inclusive environment that caters to a wide range of student backgrounds, often utilizing the resources of the larger U-46 district to provide support services, extracurricular activities, and bilingual programs where necessary. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students, Washington Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper elementary and middle school levels.
428
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic283
Black77
Asian2
Two or More13
American Indian12
  • Hispanic
    283 (66.1 %)
  • Black
    77 (18.0 %)
  • White
    41 (9.6 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (3.0 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: SD U-46
Phone: (847)888-5270
Website: http://schools.u-46.org/washington
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 63
Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten31
Kindergarten57
Grade 162
Grade 251
Grade 355
Grade 457
Grade 563
Grade 652
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21349.8%
Male21550.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)