- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sterling, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174231004260
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 394
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sterling, IL.
School address
District: Sterling Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174231004260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Washington Elem School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 174231004260 · Sterling, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sterling High School (999 students)
Washington Elem School grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.1 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
- Sterling High
Sterling High School
999 students
- Challand Middl
Challand Middle School
726 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
450 students
- Franklin Elem
Franklin Elem School
407 students
- This school 394
Washington Elem School
394 students
- Lincoln Elem S 277
Lincoln Elem School
277 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Elem School compares
Washington Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,348
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sterling Cusd 5 reports $14,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challand Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | 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
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Sterling
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sterling, IL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 57.3% of enrollment, in Sterling, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sterling, 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 Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Sterling Cusd 5?
Besides Washington Elem School, Sterling Cusd 5 also operates Sterling High School (999 students), Challand Middle School (726 students), and Jefferson Elem School (450 students). See the Sterling Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.