- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Champaign, 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 170942000555
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
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 smaller than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 11
- elementary schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 265
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170942000555 · Champaign, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,666 students)
Washington Elem School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 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
- Central High S
Central High School
1,666 students
- Centennial Hig
Centennial High School
1,476 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
711 students
- International
International Prep Academy
681 students
- Franklin Middl 665
Franklin Middle School
665 students
- This school 265
Washington Elem School
265 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 265 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 37% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
77.7%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Champaign Cusd 4 reports $21,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Champaign
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
International Prep Academy
Standard public school
681 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bottenfield Elem School
Standard public school
456 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Stratton Elementary School
Standard public school
454 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Robeson Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Westview Elem School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Dr Howard Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 14.2:1 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Champaign, IL. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 8.8:1, which is 37% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 44% 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 African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
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 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 Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #2 of 11 elementary schools in Champaign, 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 Champaign on the city page.
What other schools are in Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Washington Elem School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.