Enrollment
221
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pontiac, Illinois, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pontiac's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (227 students): Washington Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.6:1 vs 11.3:1).
Pontiac Ccsd 429 also operates Central Elem School (361 students) and Pontiac Jr High School (326 students) alongside Washington Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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 + 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pontiac Ccsd 429, which includes Washington Elem School.
$17,596
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 13.4%
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.
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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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