- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pontiac, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173216003364
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 221
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac Ccsd 429 · Illinois
NCES ID 173216003364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173216003364 · Pontiac, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem School (361 students)
Washington Elem School held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 19.1 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
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
361 students
- Pontiac Jr Hig
Pontiac Jr High School
326 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
227 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
221 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 221 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$18,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Washington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac Ccsd 429 reports $18,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pontiac Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Pontiac
1 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 221 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pontiac, IL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 81.0% of enrollment, in Pontiac, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac Ccsd 429?
Besides Washington Elem School, Pontiac Ccsd 429 also operates Central Elem School (361 students), Pontiac Jr High School (326 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (227 students). See the Pontiac Ccsd 429 district page for the complete list.