- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 173564003713 · Schiller Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 11.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy Elem School (603 students)
Washington Elem School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.6 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
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy Elem School
603 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
474 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
267 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 267 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Schiller Park Sd 81 reports $15,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~267 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, 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 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.
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.