Enrollment
588
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Ridge, IL
George Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173084003217
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Park Ridge · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 588
- students enrolled
George Washington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084003217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elem School
George Washington Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Park Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 588 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Park Ridge Ccsd 64 spends $22,436 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Park Ridge's elementary schools, it stands alongside Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students): George Washington Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 12.8:1).
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students) and Lincoln Middle School (749 students) alongside George Washington Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Elem School compares
George Washington Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 588 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173084003217
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, George Washington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes George Washington Elem School.
$22,436
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Washington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Ridge
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Theodore Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
677 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Eugene Field Elem School
Standard public school
626 students 13:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
George B Carpenter Elem School
Standard public school
435 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elem School
How many students attend George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School has 588 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elem School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elem School rank among elementary schools in Park Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Park Ridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Park Ridge on the city page.
Is George Washington Elem School a good school?
George Washington Elem School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides George Washington Elem School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Lincoln Middle School (749 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.