Washington Elem School
#2085 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47464 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a public elementary located in Elgin, in the Sd U-46 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 446 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2085th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 446.
There are 26 schools in Elgin; Washington Elem School ranks 19th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Washington Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Abbott Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
551 students · 293 m away
Highland Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
616 students · 992 m away
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students · 1.2 km away
Larkin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,174 students · 1.3 km away
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students · 1.4 km away
Kimball Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students · 1.5 km away
Illinois Park Elem School
Elgin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.0 km away
Channing Memorial Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students · 2.1 km away
McKinley Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 2.4 km away
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Oakland Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Hampshire Elem School
Hampshire · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Mitchell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
446 students
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
Oreana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Roslyn Road Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
447 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 15.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2085 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Washington Elem School ranks #2085 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47464 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School had 446 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.