Enrollment
267
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schiller Park, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173564003713
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Schiller Park · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 267
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, IL.
School address
District: Schiller Park Sd 81 · Illinois
NCES ID 173564003713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% 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 Schiller Park, Illinois, enrolling 267 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 267 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (42%) (diversity index 58/100).
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Schiller Park Sd 81 also operates John F Kennedy Elem School (603 students) and Lincoln Middle School (474 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Illinois - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 42.3%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schiller Park Sd 81, which includes Washington Elem School.
$15,114
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schiller Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Schiller Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Schiller Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Schiller Park, 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 Schiller Park on the city page.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Schiller Park Sd 81?
Besides Washington Elem School, Schiller Park Sd 81 also operates John F Kennedy Elem School (603 students) and Lincoln Middle School (474 students). See the Schiller Park Sd 81 district page for the complete list.
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