CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
Carleton W Washburne School is a public middle school that is part of the Winnetka SD 36 school district, located in Winnetka, IL with about 414 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 40 teachers, Carleton W Washburne School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Carleton W. Washburne School, located in Winnetka, Illinois, serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is a cornerstone of the Winnetka Public Schools (District 36). The school is widely recognized for its commitment to a "child-centered" educational philosophy, which emphasizes the social, emotional, and intellectual development of each student. By fostering a supportive and rigorous environment, Washburne aims to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, preparing students for the challenges of adolescence while maintaining a strong focus on individual learning styles and character growth.
The school is well-regarded for its robust academic curriculum, which is balanced by an extensive array of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and athletics. A defining characteristic of the Washburne experience is its focus on community and collaboration; the school encourages students to take an active role in their education through project-based learning and meaningful student-teacher relationships. Situated in a community that places a high premium on education, Washburne consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, driven by its dedicated staff and a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
For more information, contact Carleton W Washburne School at (847) 446-5892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winnetka, IL 60093-1617
(847) 446-5892
CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL is a public school in Winnetka, IL with about 414 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winnetka SD 36
- Total Students:
- 414
- Teachers:
- 40.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 414 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.