Enrollment
402
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robinson, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173423003509
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Robinson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 402
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Robinson, IL.
School address
District: Robinson Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173423003509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% 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 combined-grade school in Robinson, Illinois, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Robinson Cusd 2 spends $12,647 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Robinson Cusd 2 also operates Robinson High School (447 students) and Nuttall Middle School (362 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$12,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Washington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Robinson Cusd 2, which includes Washington Elem School.
$12,647
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 24.7%
Federal 10.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nuttall Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robinson, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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 White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Robinson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 Robinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Robinson, 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 Robinson on the city page.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Robinson Cusd 2?
Besides Washington Elem School, Robinson Cusd 2 also operates Robinson High School (447 students), Nuttall Middle School (362 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (326 students). See the Robinson Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.
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