- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenview, IL
Washington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171314001555
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Glenview · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 406
- 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 #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171314001555 · Glenview, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gemini Middle School (1,111 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Gemini Middle
Gemini Middle School
1,111 students
- Apollo Elem Sc
Apollo Elem School
536 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elem School
489 students
- V H Nelson Ele
V H Nelson Elem School
479 students
- This school 406
Washington Elem School
406 students
- Melzer School 395
Melzer School
395 students
What this shows Washington Elem School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,003
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.7%
Asian 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 33.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Washington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Washington Elem School.
$20,003
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melzer School | Similar size | 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Glenview
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pleasant Ridge Elem School
Standard public school
492 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Hoffman Elem School
Standard public school
481 students 13:1 students per teacher
Glen Grove Elem School
Standard public school
398 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Avoca West Elem School
Standard public school
313 students 7:1 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington Elem School
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 White at 33.7% of enrollment, in Glenview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Glenview?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Elem School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Glenview, 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 Glenview on the city page.
What other schools are in East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Washington Elem School, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), Apollo Elem School (536 students), and Mark Twain Elem School (489 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.
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