- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 52
🌟 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 73% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 286
- students enrolled
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 73% 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170996001227 · Chicago Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- This school 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- Garfield Elem 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- Kennedy Elem S 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- Greenbriar Ele 174
Greenbriar Elem School
174 students
What this shows Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch compares
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 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
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% 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 methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% 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
$21,859
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
353 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elem School
Standard public school
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar Elem School
Standard public school
174 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~286 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.