Washington School

www.sages.us

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Washington School, located at 3 Sage Dr in Monticello, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the Monticello Community Unit School District No. 25. As part of a district known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and community involvement, the school typically caters to younger students, focusing on establishing a foundational learning environment. The facility is situated in a quiet, residential area of Monticello, reflecting the small-town atmosphere that characterizes the district’s approach to education.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering both intellectual and social development in its students. By leveraging the resources of the Monticello school system, Washington School aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can engage in essential curriculum standards while participating in a variety of school activities. Its location on Sage Drive places it centrally within the community it serves, making it a key hub for local families seeking a nurturing and stable environment for early elementary education.

549

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
528 (96.2 %)
Two or More
13 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.5 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Monticello CUSD 25
Phone:	(217)762-8511
Website:	http://www.sages.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 59

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 118