WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Washington Elem School is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Harvard CUSD 50 school district, located in Harvard, IL with about 183 students. 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 7 teachers, Washington Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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 305 S Hutchinson St in Harvard, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harvard Community Unit School District 50. As an elementary-level school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and social-emotional development for children in the Harvard area. The school is situated in a residential part of the community, aiming to create a supportive and structured environment where young students can build the necessary skills for their future academic careers.

Like many schools in the district, Washington Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student achievement. The facility serves as a primary hub for early childhood and elementary learning, working to foster a safe, inclusive atmosphere that accommodates a diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning, the school seeks to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local families and the broader Harvard community.

For more information, contact Washington Elem School at (815) 943-6367 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.