Serving 273 students in grades 2-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
17%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
73%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Washington Elementary School?
273 students attend Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Elementary School?
Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Washington Elementary School offer ?
Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Washington Elementary School part of?
Washington Elementary School is part of Peru Education Service District 124.
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