- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170648000327
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 379
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Bloomington Sd 87 · Illinois
NCES ID 170648000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170648000327 · Bloomington, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School (1,369 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School
1,369 students
- Bloomington Jr
Bloomington Jr High School
1,050 students
- Oakland Elemen 446
Oakland Elementary School
446 students
- Bent Elem Scho 389
Bent Elem School
389 students
- This school 379
Washington Elem School
379 students
- Sheridan Elem 314
Sheridan Elem School
314 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$17,431
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomington Sd 87, which includes Washington Elem School.
$17,431
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.6%
State 29.1%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bent Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem 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
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Bloomington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Benjamin Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Northpoint Elementary School
Standard public school
472 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Oakland Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Bent Elem School
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem School
Standard public school
314 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher 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 66.8% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Bloomington, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Bloomington Sd 87?
Besides Washington Elem School, Bloomington Sd 87 also operates Bloomington High School (1,369 students), Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students), and Oakland Elementary School (446 students). See the Bloomington Sd 87 district page for the complete list.
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