Washington Elem School

schools.wps60.org/washington

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Elementary School, located at 110 S. Orchard Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to support the developmental needs of young learners in the local community. The school emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.

The school reflects the diverse character of the Waukegan area and is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families, Washington Elementary works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can thrive. Through its commitment to district standards and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a center for learning and early childhood development in Waukegan.

400

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	353
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
353 (88.2 %)
Black
37 (9.2 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Waukegan CUSD 60
Phone:	(224)303-2220
Website:	http://schools.wps60.org/washington
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 55

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75