Washington Elem School

washington.district65.net

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 914 Ashland Avenue in Evanston, Illinois, is a public school serving the local community within the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. It is highly regarded for its diverse student body and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that fosters both social-emotional growth and intellectual curiosity among its young learners.

Beyond the classroom, Washington Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to support student well-being and engagement. By leveraging its location in Evanston, the school often integrates local community resources to enrich the learning experience, aiming to prepare its students for middle school and beyond by building a solid foundation in a supportive and collaborative environment.

448

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	153
Black	62
Asian	9
Two or More	36

White
188 (42.0 %)
Hispanic
153 (34.2 %)
Black
62 (13.8 %)
Two or More
36 (8.0 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)

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:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)905-4901
Website:	http://washington.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 89