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Washington Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Wheaton, IL · NCES 174218005461

At a glance

Reported students

395

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

30.72

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois elementary enrollment

56th percentile

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

District median enrollment

445.5

Washington Elementary School: 395 reported students.

State peer staffing position

48th percentile

12.9:1 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
370
Teachers (FTE)
31.81
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1

What the reported data says about Washington Elementary School

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wheaton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to CUSD 200. NCES reports 395 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 White (58.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 Washington Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.72 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. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
13.5%
Students with disabilities
13.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
36.7%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1.2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
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

  • White58.5%
  • Hispanic15.4%
  • Black8.6%
  • Asian12.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.1%

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.

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Public schools near Washington Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Hawthorne Elem School

Elementary · CUSD 200

KG–051850.6 mi
Churchill Elem School

Elementary · Glen Ellyn SD 41

KG–056180.7 mi
Forest Glen Elem School

Elementary · Glen Ellyn SD 41

PK–055811.4 mi
Longfellow Elem School

Elementary · CUSD 200

KG–053181.5 mi
Lowell Elem School

Elementary · CUSD 200

KG–052831.5 mi
Abraham Lincoln Elem School

Elementary · Glen Ellyn SD 41

KG–055591.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Elementary School

What grades does Washington Elementary School serve?

Washington Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in CUSD 200.

How many students attend Washington Elementary School?

Washington Elementary School reported 395 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 395 students and 30.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Washington Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Washington Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Washington Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Washington Elementary School in?

Washington Elementary School is part of CUSD 200, based in Wheaton, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Washington Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawthorne Elem School (0.6 mi), Churchill Elem School (0.7 mi), Forest Glen Elem School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.