- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marion, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172460002668
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 465
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Marion Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172460002668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 172460002668 · Marion, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Marion High School (1,075 students)
Washington Elem School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 38.0 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
- Marion High Sc
Marion High School
1,075 students
- Marion Jr High
Marion Jr High School
742 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
482 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
465 students
- Jefferson Elem 376
Jefferson Elem School
376 students
- Adams School 283
Adams School
283 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School 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 | 465 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
465
Bigger than 57% 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
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Marion Cusd 2 reports $13,127 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Marion
2 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School 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 Washington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Elem School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Washington Elem School rank among elementary schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion Cusd 2?
Besides Washington Elem School, Marion Cusd 2 also operates Marion High School (1,075 students), Marion Jr High School (742 students), and Lincoln Elem School (482 students). See the Marion Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.