Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch

496 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 1400 N 8th St in Quincy, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Quincy Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Washington Elementary is known for its focus on community and character development. The school typically engages families through various extracurricular activities, school events, and parent-teacher collaborations to create a cohesive neighborhood feel. As a representative of the Quincy school system, Washington Elementary strives to provide modern learning resources and a dedicated staff to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and engaging classroom setting.

496

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	19
Black	53
Asian	2
Two or More	69
American Indian	1

White
352 (71.0 %)
Two or More
69 (13.9 %)
Black
53 (10.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (3.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Quincy SD 172
Phone:	(217)228-7117
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 85

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70