- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Washington Elem School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171842006365 · Harvard, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 21.4:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvard High School (815 students)
Washington Elem School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvard High S
Harvard High School
815 students
- Crosby Elem Sc
Crosby Elem Sch
655 students
- Harvard Jr Hig
Harvard Jr High School
593 students
- Jefferson Elem 319
Jefferson Elem School
319 students
- This school 150
Washington Elem School
150 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,744
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
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.
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
District finance for Harvard Cusd 50 reports $18,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~150 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.