Washington Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waukegan, Illinois 60085 · Waukegan CUSD 60
#1809 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#44067 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington Elem School
Washington Elem School is a public elementary located in Waukegan, in the Waukegan CUSD 60 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 384 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1809th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 384.
There are 23 schools in Waukegan; Washington Elem School ranks 17th of 22 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)14%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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
- 384
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 14%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- 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).
John R Lewis Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students · 1.1 km away
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students · 1.2 km away
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students · 1.3 km away
Hyde Park Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students · 1.4 km away
Waukegan High School
Waukegan · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,186 students · 1.5 km away
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students · 1.5 km away
Whittier Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 1.8 km away
Edith M Smith Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
493 students · 2.0 km away
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 2.1 km away
Glenwood Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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384 students
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384 students
Laurel Hill Elem School
Hanover Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
384 students
Roosevelt Elem School
Moline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Wegner Elementary School
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384 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington Elem School a good school?
Washington Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1809 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 #1809 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #44067 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington Elem School?
Washington Elem School had 384 students in 2025.
Is Washington Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. 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.