- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alsip, IL
George Washington Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170651004253
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Washington Elementary Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 270
- students enrolled
George Washington Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651004253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
George Washington Elementary Sch held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 170651004253 · Alsip, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
George Washington Elementary Sch held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
George Washington Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- This school
George Washington Elementary Sch
270 students
What this shows George Washington Elementary Sch reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Washington Elementary Sch compares
George Washington Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
White 7.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, George Washington Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Washington Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Washington Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Alsip
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Washington Elementary Sch
How many students attend George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alsip, IL. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary Sch is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Elementary Sch is African American at 46.7% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Elementary Sch?
George Washington Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Washington Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, George Washington Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, 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 Alsip on the city page.
What other schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Besides George Washington Elementary Sch, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.