Enrollment
406
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50
🌟 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
- 12.6:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% 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 Glenview, Illinois, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Asian (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Glenview's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Ridge Elem School (492 students): Washington Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 13.1:1).
East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students) and Apollo Elem School (536 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 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
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 73% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Illinois - lower ratio than 64% 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
$18,758
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 406 Top 44% in Illinois - larger than 56% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171314001555
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.5%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Maine Sd 63, which includes Washington Elem School.
$18,758
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- 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 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hoffman Elem School
Standard public school
481 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Glen Grove Elem School
Standard public school
398 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Avoca West Elem School
Standard public school
313 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
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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 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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, 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 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.
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.