Enrollment
588
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173084003217
George Washington Elem School — Park Ridge, IL
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 62/100.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
George Washington Elem School reports 588 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park Ridge Ccsd 64 spends $27,181 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.9% from local sources (property taxes), 26.0% from the state, and 2.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of C+ (62/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 588 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 588
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -13% 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.
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.
$27,181
Per student
+35%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Park Ridge, IL.
What is the quality grade for George Washington Elem School?
George Washington Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of C+ (62/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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