- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mundelein, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172754002918
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 467
- 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 #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Mundelein Esd 75 · Illinois
NCES ID 172754002918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Washington Elem School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 172754002918 · Mundelein, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students)
Washington Elem School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 34.0 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
- Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg Middle School
529 students
- Mechanics Grov
Mechanics Grove Elem School
486 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
467 students
- Lincoln Elem S 88
Lincoln Elem School
88 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$19,241
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mundelein Esd 75 reports $19,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mechanics Grove Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Mundelein
3 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mundelein, IL. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower 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 51.2% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Mundelein, 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 Mundelein on the city page.
What other schools are in Mundelein Esd 75?
Besides Washington Elem School, Mundelein Esd 75 also operates Carl Sandburg Middle School (529 students), Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students), and Lincoln Elem School (88 students). See the Mundelein Esd 75 district page for the complete list.