- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dixon, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171233001486
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 424
- students enrolled
Washington Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dixon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Washington Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 171233001486 · Dixon, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High School (760 students)
Washington Elem School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 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
- Dixon High Sch
Dixon High School
760 students
- Reagan Middle
Reagan Middle School
585 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
424 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
344 students
- Madison School
Madison School
323 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 424 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,247
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Two or More 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dixon Usd 170 reports $15,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reagan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison 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
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dixon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% 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 75.2% of enrollment, in Dixon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Usd 170?
Besides Washington Elem School, Dixon Usd 170 also operates Dixon High School (760 students), Reagan Middle School (585 students), and Jefferson Elem School (344 students). See the Dixon Usd 170 district page for the complete list.