Washington H Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60619 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#2111 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#47667 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington H Elem School
Washington H Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 273 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 15.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2111th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 273.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Washington H Elem School ranks 482nd of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)3%
- Reading proficiency (30%)9%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 H Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 9%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 3%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Washington H Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McDowell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
112 students · 736 m away
YCCS Chtr - Chatham
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
104 students · 853 m away
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students · 911 m away
Earhart Elem Opt for Knowl School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
195 students · 1.2 km away
Schmid Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
195 students · 1.2 km away
Ashe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
387 students · 1.3 km away
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students · 1.7 km away
Black Magnet Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students · 1.7 km away
Daisy Bates Acad of Social Justic
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
225 students · 1.7 km away
CICS - Avalon/South Shore
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
469 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Zenon J Sykuta School
Country Club Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
273 students
Butterworth Elem School
Moline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Tri-City Elem School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Catlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Roosevelt Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
272 students
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Washington H Elem School a good school?
Washington H Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 15.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2111 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 H Elem School rank in Illinois?
Washington H Elem School ranks #2111 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #47667 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington H Elem School?
Washington H Elem School had 273 students in 2025.
Is Washington H Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Washington H Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington H Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington H Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.