Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411 · Chicago Heights SD 170
#1998 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#46510 of 50,301 nationally
About Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is a public elementary located in Chicago Heights, in the Chicago Heights SD 170 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 286 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1998th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 286.
There are 13 schools in Chicago Heights; Washington-McKinley Elem Sch ranks 6th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)10%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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-McKinley Elem Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 10%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students · 1.0 km away
Roosevelt Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 1.0 km away
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students · 1.2 km away
Garfield Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students · 1.2 km away
Jefferson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students · 1.3 km away
U S Grant Elem School
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students · 1.4 km away
Bloom High School
Chicago Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,823 students · 1.5 km away
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 1.6 km away
Highland School
Chicago Heights · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.8 km away
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights · Public middle · Grades 4–6
367 students · 1.8 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Washington-McKinley Elem Sch a good school?
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1998 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-McKinley Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch ranks #1998 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #46510 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch had 286 students in 2025.
Is Washington-McKinley Elem Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Washington-McKinley Elem Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.