Enrollment
270
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Elementary Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Washington Elementary Sch
George Washington Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Alsip, Illinois, enrolling 270 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alsip's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stony Creek Elem School (652 students): George Washington Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students) and Lincoln Elem School (342 students) alongside George Washington Elementary Sch.
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 Elementary Sch compares
George Washington Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cook County Sd 130, which includes George Washington Elementary Sch.
$16,878
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is George Washington Elementary Sch a good school?
George Washington Elementary Sch earns 42/100 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 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.
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