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George Washington Elementary Sch

Grades KG–05 · Alsip, IL · NCES 170651004253

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12545 S Homan Ave · Alsip, IL 60803

At a glance

Reported students

270

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

21.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois elementary enrollment

28th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

287

George Washington Elementary Sch: 270 reported students.

State peer staffing position

43rd percentile

12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
258
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
Student–teacher ratio
11:1

What the reported data says about George Washington Elementary Sch

George Washington Elementary Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Alsip. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Cook County SD 130. NCES reports 270 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (46.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.8%). English learners represent 16.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking George Washington Elementary Sch

  1. 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
16.3%
Students with disabilities
14.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
81.9%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0.5
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White7%
  • Hispanic44.8%
  • Black46.7%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Cook County SD 130

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Paul Revere Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

318 reported students

Nathan Hale Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

334 reported students

Lincoln Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

342 reported students

Paul Revere Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

180 reported students

Nathan Hale Intermediate

Elementary · Grades 04–05

175 reported students

Whittier Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

150 reported students

View all 12 district schools →