Enrollment
150
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvard, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171842006365
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Harvard · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 150
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL.
School address
District: Harvard Cusd 50 · Illinois
NCES ID 171842006365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a small combined-grade school in Harvard, Illinois, enrolling 150 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 53% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 150 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students) and Crosby Elem Sch (655 students) alongside 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 Washington Elem School compares
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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 53% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$17,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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
- 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 25.5%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harvard Cusd 50, which includes Washington Elem School.
$17,098
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 53.9%
Federal 10.4%
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 Washington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvard Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~150 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvard, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 21.4:1, which is 53% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Harvard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Washington Elem School rank among public schools in Harvard?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvard on the city page.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. 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 Harvard Cusd 50?
Besides Washington Elem School, Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students), Crosby Elem Sch (655 students), and Harvard Jr High School (593 students). See the Harvard Cusd 50 district page for the complete list.
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