Enrollment
282
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverdale, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171245001501
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 282
- 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 #3 of 3 elementary schools in Riverdale, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245001501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Riverdale, Illinois, enrolling 282 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 282 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dolton Sd 148 spends $20,678 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Riverdale's elementary schools, it stands alongside Park Elementary School (197 students): Washington Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 9.8:1).
Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students) and Franklin Elementary School (259 students) alongside Washington Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
73.4%
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
$20,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
White 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Washington Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 148, which includes Washington Elem School.
$20,678
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Cntr | Smaller | 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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverdale
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverdale, IL.
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 African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Riverdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Elem School rank among elementary schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Washington Elem School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Franklin Elementary School (259 students), and Roosevelt Elem School (248 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.
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