Enrollment
286
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Heights, IL
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170996001227
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 286
- students enrolled
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chicago Heights, Illinois, enrolling 286 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 286 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 led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chicago Heights Sd 170 spends $21,577 per pupil, 27% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chicago Heights's public schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elem School (353 students): Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.4:1 vs 17:1).
Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students) and Roosevelt Elem School (353 students) alongside Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch.
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-Mckinley Elem Sch compares
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$21,577
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 286 Top 66% in Illinois - larger than 34% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170996001227
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 28.7%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 381:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.4%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chicago Heights Sd 170, which includes Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch.
$21,577
Per student
+27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 52.4%
Federal 22.3%
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-Mckinley Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
353 students 17:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
193 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar Elem School
Standard public school
174 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
How many students attend Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch?
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch has 286 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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-Mckinley Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch?
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch rank among schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch ranks #2 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
Is Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch a good school?
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of 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 Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Roosevelt Elem School (353 students), and Garfield Elem School (248 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.
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