- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Washington Elem School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 171245001501 · Riverdale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Washington Elem School grew from 277 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.1 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
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- This school
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- Early Childhoo
Early Childhood Cntr
196 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 282 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 | 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 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
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
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 18.
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, 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 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.
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.