Enrollment
467
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172754002918
Washington Elem School — Mundelein, IL
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 38/100.
School address
District: Mundelein Esd 75 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Washington Elem School reports 467 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mundelein Esd 75 spends $19,543 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.7% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (38/100), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 467 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 467
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172754002918
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 38.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.1%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mundelein Esd 75, which includes Washington Elem School.
$19,543
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 7.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 467 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 Hispanic or Latino at 51.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mundelein, IL.
What is the quality grade for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (38/100) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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