WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Elem School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Oglesby ESD 125 school district, located in Oglesby, IL with about 160 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Washington Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Washington Elementary School, located at 212 W. Walnut St. in Oglesby, Illinois, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Oglesby Public School District 125. As a foundational institution for the town’s younger students, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during these formative years.

Beyond its core academics, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a close partnership with local families to ensure student success. The facility serves as a central point for neighborhood youth, often hosting various school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and collaborative learning. By focusing on individualized attention and a consistent educational framework, the school strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Washington Elem School at (815) 883-3517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.